Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMinimum 1+ years school psychologist experience required.
ProCare Therapy is looking for a school psychologistto join their growing team near Naperville, IL
Contract Duration:24/25 school year
Hours: Full-Time
Caseload:Caseload to be discussed further in initial interview - dependent upon school site
Pay: $40 - $60 based upon experience
Qualifications:
- School Psychologist endorsement in Illinois
- Masters/Doctoratesin School Psychology
- Experience in conducting assessments for students with autism, intellectual disabilities, social emotional disabilities, and other related disabilities.
- Demonstrates effective communication, collaboration and problem-solving ability with program and district administration, classroom personnel and families.
Role Overview:
The School Psychologist delivers essential psychological services to students within a school environment. This role is crucial in advancing mental health, supporting academic success, and encouraging positive behavior.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual, group, and/or family interventions for both special education and general education students.
- Offer crisis intervention services for students at risk, including immediate intervention, evaluation, and referrals to community agencies.
- Administer behavioral rating scales, personality assessments, and projective techniques for diagnostic purposes.
- Plan, implement, monitor, and assess behavioral and academic intervention strategies for students.
- Attend and contribute to IEP meetings.
- Offer case management support, including coordinating home-school relations, inter-agency collaboration, community resource referrals, and family assistance when required.
Qualifications:
- Masters or Doctoral degree in School Psychology or a closely related field.
- Valid certification or licensure as a school psychologist.
- Experience delivering psychological services within an educational setting.
- Proficiency with telehealth platforms and digital tools for remote service provision.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective teamwork with students, families, and school personnel.
Work Environment:
- Combination of on-site presence at the school and remote work flexibility.
- Adaptable scheduling to meet both in-person and virtual service requirements.
Additional Skills:
- Ability to navigate various working environments and technology platforms.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the capacity to handle complex situations with professionalism and sensitivity.
Contact Information:
To apply for this position, please email your resume and professional references to Whitney at [email protected].
Whitney Dixon
Director of Educational Resources
[email protected]
470-748-2994