School Psychologist at Global Psychological

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

72.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychological assessment, Diagnostic testing, IEP development, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Behavioral assessment, Academic achievement assessment, Intellectual assessment, Adaptive skills assessment, Report writing, Consulting, Student support, Special education

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Global Psychological provides full-service consulting, staffing, assessment, and program offerings that are customized to the unique needs of individuals, schools, and organizations. Our legacy of success comes from our in-house expertise, our commitment to collaboration with all stakeholders, and our comprehensive understanding of education at the individual, organizational, and system levels. We are currently seeking to welcome a skilled and purpose-driven School Psychologist to our passionate team! Why work with Global Psychological? * By working outside of a single school or district, you can have a variety of perspectives and experiences alongside others in your profession, all while being free from tasks that district employees are typically required to do. * We offer better overall compensation and benefits than typical school districts (including summer pay for our full-time salaried school staff). * We provide guidance, supervision, and support to our whole team, and we will always advocate for you and your needs. We host professional development workshops and CEUs, and you can also check out any materials you need from our lending library. * You’ll feel connected to both the Global Psychological community, as well as with the school you work in. You’ll have the opportunity to build working relationships (and even friendships) with your co-workers, especially if they are in multiple buildings. They will be your greatest resource! Responsibilities * Collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments. * Support the success of students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. * Identify and assess the learning, development, and adjustment characteristics and needs of individuals and groups, as well as the environmental factors that affect learning and adjustment. * Select and administer age-appropriate assessment methods and materials to determine the needs of the student. * Complete initial assessments on all referrals received from the constituent school districts. * Demonstrate competence as a diagnostician in administering all the following: intellectual assessments, academic achievement assessments, learning disability checklists, assessment of adaptive skills, and personality and behavioral assessments. * Write a psychological report for all initial and re-evaluation assessments. * Interpret assessment results and compile comprehensive psychological assessment reports that address the reason for referral and include appropriate recommendations. * Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary assessment team assigned to each school and work as a team member in making placement decisions, developing intervention plans, and planning programs to meet the special needs of children. * Participate in eligibility committee meetings and contribute to the development of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Requirements * Psychologist License or Limited License * School Psychologist certification * Pediatric and/or school-based experience

Responsibilities

The School Psychologist will conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and interpret results to support student academic, social, and emotional success. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop intervention plans and contribute to Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings.