Description

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has two School Psychologist vacacancies, serving multiple locations.The goal of this position is to provide services within the schools that facilitate the growth and development of all students. Responsibilities include providing services to those students whose educational, social, emotional, and/or psychological development is at-risk or restricted due to ability, academic, behavior, social and/or emotional difficulties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Consult and collaborate with staff and parents about program development, prevention measures, early interventions, and assessment of students' difficulties
Serve as a contributing member on building and district level teams (i.e. crisis team, problem-solving/RtI teams, student services building teams, etc.)
Conduct valid educational assessments (both formal and informal), interpret student information for a variety of learning concerns, and communicate in written and verbal formats student needs in understandable terms for staff and parents.
Facilitate IEP meetings, ensure paperwork meets all legal standards, complete state reporting forms, and act as district representative to ensure parents understand their rights and the team recommendations for the provision of special education services and programming
Supervise the provision of special education services
Knowledge of school district general education curriculum and district resources in order to commit resources
Provide individual counseling and/or group experiences with students to help solve problems or develop skills related to learning, development, and adjustment
Participate in the crisis intervention team for individual, school, and/or district wide crisis
Maintain current with research findings and practices relevant to the area of psychology and education
In cooperation with other building staff, planning and conducting in-service presentations or newsletters for teachers, parents, administrators, or community groups to enhance understanding of and services for the educational and psychological development of children
Serve as a liaison between the community and school
Maintain familiarity with legal mandates/laws and ethical standards that influence professional responsibilities
Other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Professional Educator License
School Psychologist endorsement
A Master's/Specialist Degree in School Psychology, or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years school psychology experience preferred
Effective positive interpersonal communication skills
Fluid report writing ability
Knowledge of standardized tests available at varying development levels
Knowledge of test interpretation and how the results impact student academic performance
Knowledge of policies and procedures involving special education law

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking. And lifting equipment and materials
Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, interpersonal communication skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, and organization
High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially

Please Include: 3 Letters of Reference and/or Credential Packet Transcripts Resume

Elementary Schools

Crystal Lake School District 47

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 is a regular school district located in McHenry County with 13 schools, 546 teachers and 7,045 students. Total Revenue is $130,068,000 and is trending up. Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 spends $16,608 per student per year on instruction.