BEST/STRIVE Psychologist

Candidate must hold current and valid Illinois Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s).

BEST (Building Essential Skills Together) Program

The BEST Program is for students with moderate and severe disabilities, who require a small special education classroom characterized by the need for modified curricula and intensive related services.

STRIVE (Structured Teaching Reinforced in a Visual Environment) Program

The STRIVE Program is for students with Autism or other disabilities who require a highly structured special education classroom, characterized by the need for functional/social communication, self-regulation, and modified curricula.

Qualifications

• Illinois Type 73 Certification; School Psychology endorsement
• Ability to effectively collaborate with students, parents, other professionals
  
  

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Director of Special Services

SUPERVISES: N/A

PURPOSE OF JOB: To work cooperatively with support service personnel on case study evaluations and to be a consultant in multi-disciplinary, IEP and parent/teacher conferences.

Responsibilities

• Attend regular building special services meetings.
• Participate in annual reviews for special education students.
• Conduct building in-service workshops for staff and parents.
• Participate in district in-service workshops.
• Serve on district professional organization committees.
• Attend professional meetings to update requirements.
• Provide supervision for school psychology interns.
• Offer individual and small counseling services.
• Participate in RtI/Problem Solving meetings as appropriate
• Participate in R & I/Problem Solving Meetings as appropriate.
  
  

11 Complete and maintain appropriate forms, records and reports.

12 Perform other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: (Completed by Office of Human Resources)

Days/year

182 days

Benefits

D220 Benefits

Salary

BEA Salary Schedule