School Psychologist

Urbana School District #116Urbana, IL
12d

About The Position

The School Psychologist has a foundation in both psychology and education and assists in developing a school environment that assesses and supports students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in school psychology
  • Illinois licensure as a School Psychologist
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish necessary
  • Must work well within a team environment
  • Highly organized
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Excellent problem-solver
  • Should be able to work with students with a history of behavior or learning problems.

Nice To Haves

  • Two years of school-based experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Implement a problem-solving framework as a basis for all professional activities
  • Participate in and facilitate, as needed, RTI/Problem-Solving meetings and special education collaboration meetings.
  • Collect data from multiple sources as a foundation for decision-making.
  • Use valid and reliable assessment techniques.
  • Observe the academics and behaviors of students in classrooms for evaluation and problem-solving purposes.
  • Use valid and reliable assessment techniques.
  • Observe the academics and behaviors of students in classrooms for evaluation and problem-solving purposes.
  • Assist teachers, as time allows, in assessment administration
  • Assist teachers in data collection, management and analysis.
  • Make recommendations based on full individual evaluation data for special education, 504 eligibility, services and/or program placement, academic or behavioral accommodations, and community services.
  • Comply with district eligibility criteria when determining eligibility for special education services.
  • Meet all district, state, and federal timelines and requirements for special education services.
  • Prepare clearly- written reports that address referral questions and provide guidance for intervention strategies in a timely manner.
  • Work within the school and community to facilitate the implementation of recommendations.
  • Consult with teachers and other personnel regarding service and needs.
  • Provide training to building or district staff on evaluation procedures, eligibility criteria, RTI and problem-solving procedures, research-validated methods for academics and behaviors, data collection procedures, characteristics of disabling conditions, and other necessary in-service topics.
  • Contribute to the planning of district-wide programs and services.
  • Attend building, district, and other required meetings.
  • Attend professional meetings, trainings, and other activities for professional improvement.
  • Provide individual counseling, direct instruction, check-in/check-out, and other activities to enhance student support in the school as time allows.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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