School Psychologist - La Grange, IL

Job Description
Position: Elementary School Psychologist 
Location: La Grange, IL

Description:

AnthroMed Education provides the very best Special Educators to pre-K-12 schools here in Illinois. We’re passionate about working with our team in all areas of related services, including School Psychology, to help them achieve their career goals and provide a supportive environment that leads to positive outcomes for schools and their students.

We are actively looking for a full-time School Psychologist in La Grange, IL, where you’ll be assigned to a tight-knit school that works together as a team to positively impact their school and community. If you’re passionate about providing School Psychology services and are properly licensed by ISBE, we invite you to apply for the position and we will get in touch with you right away.

Responsibilities:

• Performs psychological assessments and presents in an oral and written format
• Provides individual and group therapy to designated special needs students
• Provides crisis intervention
• Screens referrals in conjunction with other designated school personnel
• Participates in the prereferral process as needed
• Consults regularly with classroom teachers regarding special needs students
• Performs other duties assigned by the District Principal or the Director of Special Educatiom

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and community-building skills
• Outstanding training and presentation abilities
• Experience in performance assessment
• Strong problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Flexibility and the ability to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed

Required Education, Credentials and Experience

• Valid ISBE licensure as a School Psychologist
• Experience working with a diverse population
• M.Ed. School Psychology preferred
• Knowledge of integration and inclusive models of instruction; differentiated instruction and response to intervention; curriculum modifications, behavior management strategies, and learning styles
• Ability to: perform and interpret psychological evaluations, provide individual and small group therapy to the school-age students; work closely and harmoniously with parents, teachers, and administrators
• Knowledge of special education programs and regulations

Note: If you see a job posted by AnthroMed Education then you know that this is a real job, at a real school, who will be helping real students. The job posting you are reading is real, open, and available immediately to qualified School Psychologists. We’re excited to meet you!