SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
About The Position
SchoolHouse partners with school districts across the Chicago suburbs to place school-based mental health and special education professionals. In this role you will: Conduct psychoeducational evaluations and re-evaluations, and interpret standardized assessments to determine eligibility and inform IEPs. Write clear, defensible evaluation reports within IDEA and Illinois timelines. Participate in IEP and eligibility meetings, presenting findings and recommendations. Design and support evidence-based academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions within an MTSS framework. Provide individual and group counseling as a related service. Support crisis response and threat/risk assessment according to district protocols. Consult with teachers, families, administrators, and related service providers. Maintain accurate, confidential documentation in compliance with district, state, and federal requirements. You will work under site-level direction from the district’s special education leadership.
Requirements
- A valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Psychologist endorsement, or eligibility to obtain one before the start date.
- Completion of a specialist-level or doctoral program in school psychology.
- Ability to pass a background check and meet all district onboarding and health requirements.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP).
- 2+ years of K–12 school psychology experience.
- Familiarity with Illinois special education rules (23 IAC 226).
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychoeducational evaluations and re-evaluations, and interpret standardized assessments to determine eligibility and inform IEPs.
- Write clear, defensible evaluation reports within IDEA and Illinois timelines.
- Participate in IEP and eligibility meetings, presenting findings and recommendations.
- Design and support evidence-based academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions within an MTSS framework.
- Provide individual and group counseling as a related service.
- Support crisis response and threat/risk assessment according to district protocols.
- Consult with teachers, families, administrators, and related service providers.
- Maintain accurate, confidential documentation in compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees.
- Paid holidays per company policy after the eligibility period.
- Paid leave accrued under the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act.
- Workers’ compensation coverage and employer-paid payroll taxes.
- Dedicated recruiter and HR support throughout the assignment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
