Chicago Public Schools
School Psychologist
Chicago Public Schools, Evanston, Illinois, us, 60208
School Psychologist at Chicago Public Schools summary:
A School Psychologist provides essential support to students by conducting early intervention screenings and administering assessments to identify learning and psychological needs. They offer crisis intervention, individual and group counseling to address mental health issues, and deliver training sessions for school staff. Collaborating with community resources, they enhance the educational environment by promoting social and emotional learning.
Description: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
POSITION DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), the school psychologist assists students by screening for early intervention and identification as well as administering diagnostic and curriculum –based assessments as a member of the problem solving team. Psychologists also provide crisis intervention as well as individual and group intervention services supporting mental health issues for students, school personnel and community/family. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
• Provide screening for early intervention and identification. • Administer diagnostic and curriculum-based assessments. • Provide crisis, individual and group interventions as appropriate. • Conduct professional development/training and workshops for teachers, administrators, and other school personnel. • Provide consultative services related to school and problem solving in the areas of instruction and social/emotional learning and behavior. • Assist with the coordination of community referrals, language and culture, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have been awarded from an accredited college or university a master’s degree in school psychology. Applicants must also hold a valid Type 73 State of Illinois School Service Personnel Certificate with an Endorsement School Psychology. (Note: Certificate(s) must show a current registration date.)
Keywords: school psychologist, mental health support, crisis intervention, educational assessment, counseling services, student support, professional development, social emotional learning, behavior intervention, community resources
Description: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
POSITION DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), the school psychologist assists students by screening for early intervention and identification as well as administering diagnostic and curriculum –based assessments as a member of the problem solving team. Psychologists also provide crisis intervention as well as individual and group intervention services supporting mental health issues for students, school personnel and community/family. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
• Provide screening for early intervention and identification. • Administer diagnostic and curriculum-based assessments. • Provide crisis, individual and group interventions as appropriate. • Conduct professional development/training and workshops for teachers, administrators, and other school personnel. • Provide consultative services related to school and problem solving in the areas of instruction and social/emotional learning and behavior. • Assist with the coordination of community referrals, language and culture, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have been awarded from an accredited college or university a master’s degree in school psychology. Applicants must also hold a valid Type 73 State of Illinois School Service Personnel Certificate with an Endorsement School Psychology. (Note: Certificate(s) must show a current registration date.)
Keywords: school psychologist, mental health support, crisis intervention, educational assessment, counseling services, student support, professional development, social emotional learning, behavior intervention, community resources