School Psychologist - AB Staffing Solutions
Waukegan, IL 60085
About the Job
School Psychologist needed near Waukegan in Winthrop Harbor! Are you passionate about providing quality education to students in need? This position could be perfect for you!
JOB SUMMARY:
Seeking a School Psychologist to support the academic, emotional, and behavioral development of students in an educational setting. This position involves working collaboratively with students, staff, and families to address mental health concerns, enhance learning outcomes, and provide interventions that support students’ emotional well-being. The ideal candidate will have strong assessment skills, a deep understanding of child development, and a passion for helping students succeed.
JOB SUMMARY:
Seeking a School Psychologist to support the academic, emotional, and behavioral development of students in an educational setting. This position involves working collaboratively with students, staff, and families to address mental health concerns, enhance learning outcomes, and provide interventions that support students’ emotional well-being. The ideal candidate will have strong assessment skills, a deep understanding of child development, and a passion for helping students succeed.
- Contract through the 2024/2025 school year – Part-time & Full-time positions available.
- Contract follows the academic district calendar
Salary:
- $64-$72/hr.
- $2,560 - $2,880/week based on 40 hours.
Requirements:
- Graduate Degree (M.A., Ed.S., M.S. Ed., Ph.D., Ed.D., or Psy.D.) in psychology, social work, or counseling.
- Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Psychologist endorsement
- Ability to understand procedures and function in a school system with regard to the special education play in the overall education of the student
- Prior experience in public school is desirable
- Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
- Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Willingness to participate in events outside normal hours, travel as needed and engage actively in the role.
- Must have the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; May include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required.
Essential Functions:
- Provide evaluation, consultative, and counseling services in the school setting for initial psychological assessment and for reevaluation of children in special education programs.
- Conduct psycho-educational evaluations and lead the multidisciplinary team in the process of identifying students of intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities and emotional/behavioral disorders.
- Communicate psychological assessment results and recommendations both verbally and through written reports.
- Participate in eligibility and program decisions in meeting the needs of students with disabilities.
- Participate in and contribute to professional development activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
When you work with AB Staffing, you enjoy a top pay rate as well as the following perks:
- Dedicated and experienced staffing specialists are here to serve you.
- Professional housing assistance to simplify your journey.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans are available.
- 401(k) and Flex Spending available.
- Paid vacation time upon eligibility.
- Credentialing assistance before, during, and after you work with us.
- Untaxed per diems and travel stipend for our providers on the road.
- Referral bonuses.
- Direct Deposit is paid weekly.
Since 2002, AB Staffing Solutions, LLC, has placed Nursing, Allied, and Locum Tenens Professionals at facilities across the country! With every successful placement, our providers improve patient care while exceeding the needs of our valued clients!
About AB Staffing Solutions:
AB Staffing Solutions LLC is a nationwide leader in travel nurse and Healthcare Staffing. ABSS is accredited and certified by The Joint Commission and has been providing strategic healthcare solutions since 2002. We have earned the place as a travel nurse jobs industry leader placing all Healthcare specialties across the nation and have been recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies year over year. AB Staffing has been ranked as the Top Healthcare Staffing Company on the Forbes list of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms.
Source : AB Staffing Solutions