School Psychologist; Part-Time

Position Overview

Position: School Psychologist (Part-Time)

Location: Gower West Elementary

Start Date: August 18, 2026

Work Day/Week: Part time—0.5 FTE

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with School Psychologist Endorsement
• Master's Degree required. Successful completion of school Psychologist Internship.
• Demonstrate a clear sense of how to contribute to our District Motto, Mission, and Vision.
  • District Motto - "Children at their Best!"
  • District Mission - Empowering children to be their best today to lead a better tomorrow.
  • District Vision - Ensure an environment that cultivates confident, compassionate, and innovative learners to actively shape and enrich the world.
• Aligned to the Gower School District 62 Belief Statements as follows:
  • Commit to personal, social, and academic growth resulting in continuous improvement and high achievement
  • Build strong relationships across our community to foster a culture where everyone thrives
  • Ensure an emotionally and physically safe, supportive environment for all
  • Model respect and demonstrate empathy and kindness in all interactions
  • Provide all students with equitable access to resources, opportunities and experiences through collaboration
• Strong computer and program application skills (Mac Environment, Google Apps) and operating knowledge of typical office equipment; e.g., telephone, copier, fax machine, e‑mail, etc.
• Demonstrated skills in collecting student data by conducting observations, screening, and evaluation to document current levels of performance.
• Experience in evaluation processes to determine the extent of student progress, continued eligibility, and special education needs (including functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, etc.).
• Ability to lead and facilitate problem solving and intervention teams to assist in early intervention for learning and behavior problems.
• Knowledgeable in effective academic, social and behavioral interventions and strategies to support student success.
• Commitment to Equity:
  Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child receives an excellent education.
• Proficient in completing required documentation and data collection necessary for IEP reports and paperwork; lead domains, eligibility, and IEP meetings.
• Ability to provide behavior consultation to staff and parents.
• Work collaboratively with the school social worker to counsel students individually or in groups to enhance social/emotional growth and facilitate peer relationships.
• Actively contribute to maintaining a positive, inclusive, and safe school environment.
• Skilled in development and implementation of professional development activities as needed.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Responsible, honest, tactful, able to maintain confidentiality, and of good character.

Salary: According to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Gower Education Association.

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Applicants invited for an interview will be asked at that time to provide:
Resume, three signed letters of current references, and copies of all college and graduate school transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; official copies will be required if hired.