School Psychologist - School Based

Pediatric Developmental Services • Rockford, IL

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About The Position

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is hiring a School Psychologist to provide services that support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs. The role includes counseling students and parents, participating in student support and interdisciplinary meetings, contributing to IEP development, and collaborating with families and school staff. The School Psychologist must follow applicable record-keeping, eligibility, timeline, and procedural-safeguard requirements and maintain a schedule that supports compliance with required meetings and services.

PDS provides pediatric therapists, including school psychologists, to public school districts, charter schools, and communities. The organization describes its mission as positively impacting the lives of children and communities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Psychology.
• Have obtained or be eligible for a School Psychologist endorsement as prescribed by the State Department of Education.
• Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and courteously, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to coordinate activities and work effectively with professional staff, support staff, parents, and representatives from agencies outside the school system.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or specialized training in pediatric mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to students and their parents.
• Participate in a multi-tiered system of support for students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to evaluate and discuss students’ diagnoses and treatment.
• Participate in initial and annual IEP development, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with and coach families and staff during weekly team meetings and follow-up meetings to support social and emotional development.
• Follow federal, state, and local procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines, and procedural safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure compliance with required meetings and services.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with company contribution.
• Retirement account with company matching.
• Unlimited CEUs.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time