School Psychologist (Middle School) 2026-2027 SY

Position Title

School Psychologist (Middle School)

Terms of Employment

Teacher Work Year (181 Attendance Days)

Immediate Supervisor

Director of Student Services and Building Principal

Salary

Starting $52,500 (Per EPET 2024 - 2028 Contract)

Benefits

(per EPET Contract)

• Board contribution: Sick and Personal Leave
• Teachers Retirement System (TRS) - Standard board contribution 0.58%
• Medical, Vision and Dental
  • Single - 80%
  • Single + 1 - 60%
  • Family - 50%
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - 100%
• LTD Insurance - 100%

Employee Only Contribution Benefits

• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• 403(b) and 457(b)

Summary

The School Psychologist supports students academically, socially-emotionally, and behaviorally.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in Psychology or Educational Psychology
• Professional Educator License
• School Psychology Endorsement
• Bilingual (Spanish and/or Polish) - Preferred

Job Responsibilities

Intervention

• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to find effective solutions to academic and behavioral struggles
  • Has background in multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)
  • Conduct classroom observations to gather information and provide recommendations
  • Participate on MTSS committees
  • Participate in the development, management, and implementation of behavior plans as well as in completion of functional behavioral analysis and behavior intervention plans
  • Participate in functional behavior analysis for manifestation determination meetings
• Conduct individual, group, and crisis counseling sessions as appropriate
• Communicate with and refer to outside agencies, hospitals, or clinics when appropriate
• Provide crisis intervention and support services when necessary

Assessment

• Screen and evaluate referred students using:
  • Standardized, appropriate instruments
  • Curriculum-based measurements and authentic, classroom-based assessment techniques
  • Review of student progress and response to targeted interventions
  • Observations and appropriate clinical evaluation
• Write reports which state the evaluation findings and share educational program recommendations
• Participate as a member of the IEP team contributing evaluation findings, providing recommendations for special education eligibility, and collaborating in the development of students' educational plan
• Participate in 504 meetings and implementation when appropriate
• Additional duties as assigned by the Director for Student Services or designee

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computer, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability.