Duties

• Reviews records of students with disabilities who transfer into the district. 

• Upon request, provide liaison services between the school, the home, and other family service/community agencies.  

• Participate in the development of IEPs and serve as LEA representative for meetings.  

• Confer with members of the IEP and Section 504 Team as needed relative to case disposition and follow-up.  

• Provide comprehensive and appropriate psychological evaluations to determine the academic, functional, and social emotional needs of individual students.  

• Use assessment results to identify students’ learning needs, develop instructional strategies, and contribute to recommendations regarding students’ eligibility for placement in special education.  

• Provides consultation to staff regarding assessment and interpretation.  

• Monitors and coordinates case studies and re-evaluations.  

• Demonstrates knowledge of laws and regulations for students with disabilities.  

• Provide crisis intervention as needed.  

• Participate in pre-referral, collaboration, or MTSS meetings with school personnel. 

• Participate in the development and presentation of in-service workshops for parents /guardians, administration and staff and/or community agencies upon request.      

• Develops and maintains confidential collegial relationships with all staff. 

• Attends building and department level meetings as required by The Director of Special services or Building Administration.   

Qualifications

• Valid/Active Professional Educator’s License through Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) registered in Will County, IL required with the following endorsement: School Psychologist   

• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.  

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.  

• Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and/or other required written materials.  

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.  

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries and/or complaints.  

• Displays courtesy, tact and respect when interacting with others.  

• Must maintain the highest level of professionalism, integrity, trust, and confidentiality.  

Salary/Benefits

Salary Range:  

New Staff Member- $59,742 (MA +24) - $76,187 

Current Staff Member- Pay/increases will be in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Frankfort Teachers’ Association and Frankfort School District 157-C Board of Education.  

Associated Benefits:  

• 16 sick days 

• 3 personal days 

• Bereavement Leave 

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 

• Retirement contribution 

• 403b & 457b options 

• Tuition Reimbursement Available 

Additional Notes

Chelsea Intermediate School

Grades 3-5

School District

www.fsd157c.org

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/fsd157c/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Support+Services

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Email for More Information

jbajda@fsd157c.org