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LaGrange Area Department of Special Education
School Psychologist
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What they do
A Psychologist studies human behavior to learn about the mental processes that affect people and how they relate to each other. Specializes in research or works directly with patients. May assess, diagnose and treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, provide counseling, advise students, focus on workplace issues or consult on criminal cases.
$80,922 / year median in Illinois
+10% projected growth
Job Description
School Psychologist
- Early Childhood Evaluations
- (0.2 FTE
- Part-time
- Tuesdays)
JobID:
867Position Type:
Student Support Services/Psychologist Date Posted:
9/1/2026Location:
LADSE Date Available:
ASAP Closing Date:
Until filledJob Title:
School Psychologist- Early Childhood Evaluations
Tuesdays Summary :
To evaluate and support the global developmental processes of learning and to apply both technical and developmental knowledge of best early childhood practices within the evaluative and pre-k classroom environments.Reports to:
Program Coordinator/Administrator Qualifications:
Master's, Specialist, or Doctorate in School Psychology A valid Illinois Type 73 Certificate for school psychologist Able to utilize available technology to generate reports, manage data, and maintain required student records Training and experience in play based assessment is preferred, but not required. Valid Illinois driver's license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle in order to drive between service provision locations in member districtsPhysical Requirements:
The job requires light physical exertion (e.g., lifting, carrying materials and/or supplies, sitting on floor/small chairs, driving, clerical tasks while sitting or standing, mobility) with the possibility of occasional moderate exertion (e.g., lifting more than 15 lbs; assisting students or staff during instruction or evaluation). Independent transportation is also required because LADSE staff frequently work in multiple locations within the LADSE community. Professional Standard practice is to conduct evaluations annually for the first four years, bi-annuallyEvaluation:
in subsequent years. Evaluations are conducted by a program coordinator or designee.Description:
Part-time (0.2 FTE)- Tuesdays General 1.
Qualifications:
Graduate degree in School Psychology with appropriate Professional Educator License, endorsed in School Psychology.Employee Benefits:
Insurance:
health, dental, vision, and life insurance for those who are a 0.8 FTE and above. ~ No insurance benefits for this position since it's not eligible) 403b- TRS / retirement
- same as an Illinois public school employee Benefits of working with a
Special Education Cooperative :
You work in the local school Districts that are supported by LADSE, as well as the individual programs that are run specifically run by LADSE. You will have many other school psychologists that you are able to network with and are supervised by a School Psychologist Coordinator that has vast knowledge in school psych. There are great professional development opportunities for our psychs, as well as being able to collaborate with a multitude of other special education programs such as various occupational therapists, SLPs, physical therapists, social workers, etc. to broaden your skill set and exposure. You will be able to support various students from various backgrounds. Enjoy the same retirement and service credit from TRS as all School District psychs, with the advantage of having a large psych unit to support your career growth through mentoring and sharing of advice and ideas.Benefits
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance