School Psychologist - Des Plaines, IL

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of students by providing vital psychological services for an engaging school contract role based near Des Plaines, IL. This full-time position runs from August 26, 2026, through June 11, 2027, with standard Monday through Friday hours. Two school psychologist opportunities are available: one focusing on early childhood (0.6 FTE, three days per week, traveling between area preschools) and another supporting elementary grades K-4 (1.0 FTE, five days per week).

What we're seeking:

• Current Illinois state license as a School Psychologist
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience conducting student evaluations, re-evaluation reviews, and functional behavioral assessments
• Knowledge of special education law and best practices for early childhood and/or K-4 evaluations
• Flexibility to travel between multiple locations as needed for the early childhood assignment
• Ability to facilitate meetings with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams for IEP and MTSS data review
• Commitment to clear, compassionate support for families—especially those new to special education processes

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct initial and re-evaluations, eligibility meetings, and functional behavioral assessments for a varied caseload spanning elementary, middle, and high school students
• For the early childhood role, assess and screen children turning three, those exiting early intervention, and preschoolers referred for evaluation
• For the K-4 role, lead team meetings, support MTSS problem-solving, and guide teams through the IEP development and review process
• Collaborate with general education and special education staff to ensure alignment with student needs and legal requirements

Take the next step in your professional journey. If you're a passionate school psychologist ready to support students and families in a collaborative district, we encourage you to apply today!

Compensation for this position ranges from $44.92 to $64.92. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.