School Psychologist

TRIAD COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 2

JOB DESCRIPTION

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POSITION TITLE: School Psychologist

LOCATION: Multiple Triad Buildings

CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 Days

REPORTS TO: Special Education Director and Building Principals

RATE OF PAY: Based on the TEA contract

Please apply online at

In addition, please send letters of interest to Linda Kowalski, Director of Special Education, at (see below) and Renee Voegele, Director of Student Programs, at (see below)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to analyze and interpret data in meaningful terms for parents, students and colleagues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively.
• Understands childhood academic and behavioral disabilities as they relate to the educational setting.
• Ability to recognize the individual needs of all students and determine when additional services may be necessary.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Domains reviews
• Complete case study evaluations
• Analyzing data regarding the child prior to the examining session.
• Observation of the child in a variety of school settings.
• Conducting interviews and administration of standardized tests, projective instruments, and evaluative techniques.
• Scoring and interpretation of the data.
• Request and review information from outside resources, which may have had previous contact with the child.
• Conduct eligibility determination IEP meeting.

• Participation in the Individualized Education Program development conference to determine placement.

• Re-evaluation of students to determine continued eligibility for special education.

• Provide consultation to both regular and special education teachers and administrators.
• Participate on problem solving teams (RtI)
• Collect and analyze data to determine effectiveness of interventions (RtI)
• Provide individual and group therapy for students.
• Attend IEP conference reviews as needed.
• Participate in Early Childhood screenings.
• Provide in-service training programs for teachers, parents, students, and ancillary staff.
• Provide leadership in promoting sound mental health practices.
• Provide crisis intervention when requested.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

QUALIFICATIONS

• An Illinois School Service Personnel certificate with a school psychologist endorsement.