SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

SCHOOL DISTRICT 170

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS

TITLE: Psychologist/Case Manager

QUALIFICATIONS: Current PEL (Public Educator License) with endorsement in School Psychology, Type 73. (M.A./M.S. with one-year school psychology internship.)

JOB SUMMARY: Provide psychological evaluation and assistance to students who require such services in their educational or behavioral adjustment. Also, Case Manager for students referred for a case study and currently identified special education students.

REPORTS TO: Principal(s), Assistant Superintendent of Special Services, and other district administrators.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary, benefits, and work year as established in the Teachers' Contract.

SALARY RANGE: $49,144 - $60,348. Commensurate with experience.

PENSION SYSTEM: TRS

Responsibilities

• Consultant Services:
• Serve as a resource person to district and SPEED personnel (i.e., teachers, social workers, principals, counselors).
• Assist districts with identification of special education needs and in development and assessment of programs.
• Attend parent meetings as appropriate.
• Assist parents and districts in locating and coordinating school and community resources.
• Serve as a liaison person between the schools and other agencies as appropriate.
• Assist in screening and selection of psychologist interns.
• Participate in activities of appropriate psychological and educational groups.
• Field Services:
• Observe individual students in educational situation as appropriate.
• Assess problems of referred students through use of appropriate screening, testing, and other diagnostic techniques.
• Determine eligibility of students for special education programs and services.
• Attend staffings for placement, continuation, change, or termination of special education services.
• Participate in parent conferences as needed.
• Consult with teachers and other school personnel in relation to behavior management and concerning problems.

III. Case Manager Services

• Will consult with staff members and principals on potential referrals through the Response to Intervention Process.
• Will schedule, conduct and participate in the following:
• Collaboration consultation conferences
• Initial case studies
• Re-evaluation conferences
• Eligibility Conference
• IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
• Will coordinate with staff the process of collecting data needed for case study staffings, screenings, and psychological consultations.