Chicago Public Schools
School Psychologist
Chicago Public Schools, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States, 60523
School Psychologist at Chicago Public Schools summary:
A school psychologist provides essential support to students by conducting screenings for early intervention and administering assessments. They offer crisis intervention and both individual and group therapy, fostering mental health and emotional well-being in school environments. Additionally, they deliver training for educators and consult on instructional and behavioral issues to enhance educational outcomes for students.
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, educational support, crisis intervention, individual therapy, group therapy, consultative services, assessments, early intervention, professional development
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, educational support, crisis intervention, individual therapy, group therapy, consultative services, assessments, early intervention, professional development