Chicago Public Schools
Temporary School Psychologist
Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
Position Type: Union Position
Overtime Status: Exempt
Primary Location: Central-42 West Madison Street (Ofc Students w/Disab-RSP)
Job Summary 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:
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.
Qualifications In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the temporary School Psychologist must possess the following qualifications:
Education Required:
M aster’s degree in school psychology from an accredited college or university
A valid Professional Educator License with an endorsement in School Psychology. Certificates must show a current registration date.
Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency -
Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
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Position Type: Union Position
Overtime Status: Exempt
Primary Location: Central-42 West Madison Street (Ofc Students w/Disab-RSP)
Job Summary 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:
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.
Qualifications In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the temporary School Psychologist must possess the following qualifications:
Education Required:
M aster’s degree in school psychology from an accredited college or university
A valid Professional Educator License with an endorsement in School Psychology. Certificates must show a current registration date.
Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency -
Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
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