School Psychologist in Des Plaines, IL

Embark on a meaningful career journey supporting students from Pre-K through 8th grade in a dedicated district psychologist position. This contract opportunity is perfect for a school psychologist who thrives in an evaluative and consultative environment, offering focused engagement without routine day-to-day student or staff interactions. Located conveniently near Des Plaines, IL, you’ll be based at the district office, allowing you to concentrate on evaluations and process oversight.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) and School Psychologist endorsement (pending licenses considered for travel professionals)
• Prior experience in school-based psychological evaluation preferred
• Expertise conducting domain meetings, completing evaluations, and managing the early intervention transition process (experience with TPBA beneficial)
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and attend MTSS referral meetings as needed
• Strong organizational skills and comfort working independently in a district-wide role
• Willingness to adapt to caseload demands (approximately 63 evaluations completed last school year)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate domain meetings in coordination with staff and families
• Complete comprehensive psychological evaluations
• Oversee the Early Intervention (EI) transition process, including TPBA when appropriate (17 cases last year)
• Attend MTSS referral meetings for individual student cases as required
• Maintain thorough documentation and adhere to district policies

Schedule:

• Contract position beginning as soon as possible through June 19, 2027
• Typical work hours are 7:45 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday

This role presents a unique opportunity for focused professional growth in a supportive educational environment, surrounded by seasoned colleagues. If you’re eager to make a difference through meaningful evaluation and process management, apply today to take the next step in your school psychology career!

Compensation for this position ranges from $39.92 to $69.92. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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