[SY 24-25] School Psychologist

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States KIPP Public Schools Full time

Company Description

At KIPP Chicago, we are guided by a simple, yet powerful mission: Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose-college, career, and beyond-so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. Our campuses are located in the Austin, Englewood, North Lawndale, and West Humboldt Park neighborhoods. KIPP Chicago also advises over 2000 KIPP alumni currently in high school or college through our KIPP Forward program. KIPP Chicago is the highest-performing network of schools in Chicago, as measured by our city's school quality index. We attract, develop, and retain a diverse and talented staff of educators. Our students and families choose our schools because our teachers are exceptional educators who work together as a collective to ensure students achieve and thrive. For more data and information about our successes and vision for the future, visit www.kippchicago.org

Job Description

KIPP Chicago is looking for a dynamic and dedicated School Psychologist to become part of a vibrant educational community. The School Psychologist is specially trained to identify students' current academic needs and is a vital member of the evaluation and IEP team. The position of School Psychologist is a regional position: It serves a case-load of students across KIPP Chicago's eight campuses on the west and south sides and requires regular travel between campuses. The School Psychologist reports directly to the Managing Director of Student Services and collaborates with school-based teachers and other related service providers to implement effective strategies with students.

This School Psychologist position includes the following roles and responsibilities:

* Conduct Evaluation to identify students with disabilities by assessing student characteristics; including intelligence, emotional adjustment, adaptive behavior, language development, learning potential and social needs utilizing non-discriminatory tools.


* Prepare comprehensive and legally defensible reports of each student assessed; interpret assessment findings for staff, parents, and other authorized persons as necessary.


* Actively participate in all assessment team meetings, including consent/assessment planning, evaluations eligibility determinations, and IEP / 504 conferences, in accordance with state and federal mandated timelines and procedures.


* Consult with teachers in the development and implementation of instructional methods, progress monitoring and procedures designed to facilitate student learning.


* Consult with parents to assist in understanding the learning and adjustment processes of children with disabilities.


* Serve as a thought partner to school based teams in areas related to instructional strategies, disciplinary best practices, student social emotional needs and child abuse recognition and reporting.


* In collaboration with Lead School Psychologist, contribute to Multi Tiered Systems of Support initiatives at the school level and act as a resource for implementation of MTSS region-wide


* Participate with other faculty and staff members to design and promote programs that address students who are considered at risk.


* Facilitate Professional Development on topics related to Diverse Learning, SEL, and MTSS



Qualifications

* Master's degree in school psychology (required)
* Valid Illinois Professional Educator Licence with School Psychology endorsement, (former Type 73) State of Illinois School Service Personnel Certificate with an Endorsement in School Psychology (required)


* Knowledge of federal and state special education law and best practices for special education (preferred)


* Two years of experience as a School Psychologist (preferred)


* Cleared CPS background check before first date of employment



Additional Information

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

KIPP Chicago Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package:

* Competitive salaries commensurate with experience
* Competative rates for medical insurance and short-term disability insurance
* Dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance are offered at no cost
* Contributions to the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund in accordance with Illinois state law
* An additional, optional 403(b) retirement account
* Robust professional development

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

KIPP Chicago Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. KIPP Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


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