[SY 24-25] School Psychologist (Licensure Required)

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