What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Psychologist position at Springfield School District 186?
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LOCATION: TBD |
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CONTRACT PERIOD: 187 Days |
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REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Student Support Services |
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REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree or higher in school psychology or educational psychology, including a minimum of 60 semester hours of psychology
- Completion of a nine-month internship in school psychology
- Professional Educator’s License with School Psychologist endorsement
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide individual psychological examinations, interpret those findings and generate recommendations that will lead to meaningful experiences for the child
- Demonstrate readiness and/or prior training in Response to Intervention (RtI) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
- Participate as a team member in multidisciplinary educational staffings for determination of educational objectives and need for special education placement and/or supportive services
- Provide direct service as appropriate to the needs of the students, individually or as a group
- Participate in parent education and the development of parent understanding
- Consult with teachers and other school personnel in relation to behavior management and learning problems
- Provide crisis intervention services including violence risk assessments and life threat assessments
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication techniques
- Work cooperatively with personnel of school, community, health, and social welfare agencies as a member of a team
- Demonstrate professional growth and development through continued in-service training, observation, and study, particularly with respect to ethical consideration and legal aspects related to school psychology
- Other such duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor and/or Director of Student Support Services
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM |
EFFECTIVE DATE: First contractual day of the 2025-2026 District 186 187-day calendar |
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SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; Go to https://SEA_Certified_Salary_Schedule_24-25 to view the SEA Salary Schedule (the SEA Certified Salary Schedule for 25-26 is currently being reviewed/approved)
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HOW TO APPLY: go to https://www.sps186.org/page/human-resources and click on “Click here to view job
postings and apply” follow online instructions OR
Refer application and resume to:
Gina McLaughlin-Schurman
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Springfield Public Schools District 186
3063 Fiat Avenue
Springfield, IL 62703
217-525-3006
