School Psychologist

Job Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to work in an intimate setting where you have an opportunity to make an impact on the lives of students and families? Do you want to be involved in crafting plans for student success? Then our School Psychologist position may be for you! District 161 is seeking a positive, energetic individual to join our Special Education team as a School Psychologist. In this position you will provide consultation, screening, diagnostic, and related follow-up services for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade within the District.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate on the general education intervention teams.
• Consult with various individuals about the behavioral and instructional management of students with learning and social behavior difficulties.
• Provide timely written reports and explain or interpret findings.
• Work on a team to collectively make the best decisions for student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school psychology or equivalent.
• Completed 45 graduate hours in school psychology or related area and an internship.
• Completed no less than 500 supervised hours with school age persons during internship.
• Meet competency requirements as set forth in R of Special Education Rules.
• Illinois Professional Educators License with a School Psychologist endorsement.

Salary and Benefits

Salary – Starting at $70,000 and up based on experience and education. FLSA Status: Salary/Exempt. Salary is determined per individual contract but will not be less than $55,000. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, and Board paid employee portion to the Illinois Teachers Retirement System (TRS), which results in an approximately an additional 9% of compensation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Flossmoor School District 161 shall provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic or sexual violence; genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position; or other legally protected categories. No one will be penalized solely for his or her status as a registered qualifying patient or a registered designated caregiver for purposes of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, 410 ILCS 130/