SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (FMLA- October 2024 to January 2025)

Qualifications:

· Professional Educator License with an endorsement as a School Psychologist registered in Region 6

· Experience preferred working with elementary and middle school students in grades kindergarten through 8th

· Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and parents and serve on a multidisciplinary team

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Duties:

· Engage in ongoing communication and consultation with administration, staff, and parents.

· Evaluate the student's relevant academic, cognitive, behavioral, and mental health functioning as part of a comprehensive evaluation.

· Participate in building level crisis teams to actively support students in behavioral crisis.

· Support in the coordination and facilitation of building level student service meetings as it relates to special education referrals. This activity includes, but not limited to, scheduling and facilitating domain meetings, completing referral forms and related domain paperwork, monitoring the completion of the case study evaluation components, and the scheduling and facilitation of eligibility review meetings.

· Monitor completion of case study evaluations (re-evaluations) within the building and participate in IEP conferences.

· Collaborate with the problem-solving team/IEP team to conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop/monitor Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs).

· Integrate psychological services into the classroom environment as appropriate.

· Collaborate with IEP teams in the design and implementation of appropriate support accommodations for students.

· Provide support services to parents/guardians as needed.

· Observe students in the instructional environment in order to help identify appropriate strategies and supports, to identify barriers to accommodations, and to collect data.

· Work with team members and service providers to set realistic goals, design appropriate instructional strategies and progress monitor procedures, and periodically evaluate student progress for those receiving special education services.

· Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.

· Proficiently use technology to communicate, produce comprehensive individualized reports, and collect data.

· Participate in district and building level in-service workshops, staff meetings, problem solving, and PLCs.

Location:La Grange School District 105

Start Date: approximately September 30, 2024 through January 24, 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $247.00 - $281.00 per day

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person