Duties
McLean County Unit District No. 5
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Certified School Psychologist
Department: Building Personnel
Location: Chiddix Junior High School
Reports to: Principal/Assistant Principal
FLSA Class: Exempt
FTE: 1.0
SUMMARY
To provide comprehensive school psychological services to parents, teachers, children and administrators in the Unit 5 school District.
DUTIES
- Conduct individualized assessments and screenings as a part of an evaluation for special education, Section 504 eligibility, or through the MTSS process, including evaluation of cognitive abilities, academic achievement, independent functioning, and social/emotional skills.
- Provide recommendations to school personnel for academic intervention, modifications and accommodations, behavioral supports, Section 504 eligibility, and special educational services and placement.
- Conduct individual or group counseling and/or social-emotional intervention for students based on MTSS (Multi Tiered System of Support) and/or IEP determined needs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary staff conferences as requested for MTSS, evaluation referrals, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Provide consultation services to parents, teachers, school personnel and community agencies, which may include in-service training for building staff.
- Serve as data manager for progress monitoring tier 3 and special education students, including supporting staff members in completing progress monitoring assessments.
- Support building special education team in ensuring legal timelines are met for the following: responding to requests for evaluations, completing evaluations, conducting three-year reevaluations, and holding annual review IEP meetings.
- Support staff and students in times of crisis, including student crisis intervention, development of safety plans, and use of deescalation strategies.
- Function as school psychologist based on home school of students attending therapeutic day school or alternative placements.
- Participate in Unit 5 in-service trainings and professional learning communities.
- May supervise the training of school psychologist interns in Unit 5 School District.
- Keeps informed of new developments in the field.
- Perform all duties necessary to the position and such other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special Education.
Salary/Benefits
Compensation:
Fully Board Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision available
Per the negotiated contract between McLean County Unit 5 and the United Five Education Association, for the 2023-2024 school year the starting salary range for candidates with a Bachelor's Degree is $39,124 - $54,304 and is based upon Education and Certified Teaching experience. Candidates with a Master's Degree is $43,819 - $64,946 and is based upon Education and Certified Teaching experience.
How to Apply
Application Procedure:
Apply Online at www.unit5.org