Social Worker Or School Psychologist

Position Type:

Student Support Services

Date Posted:

7/11/2024

Location:

South Suburban Oak Forest Center

Date Available:

08/16/2024

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POSITION: School Social Worker

LOCATION: Delta Achieve

EFFECTIVE DATE: 2024-2025 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid Illinois Type 73 certification.

• School Social Worker endorsement.

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited college or university.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and Preparation

• Designing coherent programs or services.

• Demonstrating knowledge of best practice and models of delivery.

• Demonstrating knowledge of students or clients.

• Demonstrating knowledge of resources.

Professional Practice and Delivery of Service

• Creating an environment to support student or client needs.

• Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.

• Communicating clearly and accurately.

Consultation and Collaboration.

• Collaborating with others.

• Serving as a consultant to the school community.

• Providing resources and access.

• Maintaining standards of professional practice.

Professional Responsibilities

• Communicating with families.

• Developing a record system.

• Growing and developing professionally.

• Reflecting on professional practice.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Work Year: Will be determined according to current District contractual agreement.

• Fringe Benefits: Health, dental, and life insurance plus sick leave, and personal business leave.

• Salary: Placement on teacher's salary schedule.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel.

APPLY TO:

Interested applicants should attach a letter of interest and supportive documentation (complete resume, copy of certificate, college credentials and transcripts, and references) to the online application on the District web site at: http://bhsd.schoolwires.net/1916104116239163/site/default.asp

CLOSING DATE:

Until filled.

School District 228 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

POSITION: School Psychologist

LOCATION: Delta Achieve

EFFECTIVE DATE: 2024-2025 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid Illinois Type 73 certification.

• School Psychologist endorsement.

• Master's degree in school psychologist from an accredited college or university.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and Preparation

• Demonstrating knowledge and skill in using psychological instruments to evaluate students.

• Demonstrating knowledge of child and adolescent development and psychopathology.

• Establishing goals for the psychology program appropriate to the setting and the students served.

• Demonstrating knowledge of state and federal regulations, and resources, both within and beyond the school and district.

• Planning the psychology program, integrated with the regular school program, to meet the needs of individual students, and including prevention.

• Developing a plan to evaluate the psychology program.

The Environment

• Establishing rapport with students, using interpersonal skills, such as empathy to establish trust and reduce anxiety.

• Establishing a culture for positive mental health throughout the school.

• Establishing and maintaining procedures for referrals.

• Establishing standards of conduct in the testing center.

• Organizing physical space for testing of students and storage of materials.

Delivery of Service

• Responding to referrals, consulting with teachers and administrators.

• Evaluating student needs (in compliance with NASP guidelines).

• Chairing evaluation team.

• Planning interventions to maximize students' likelihood of success.

• Maintaining contact with physicians and community mental health service providers.

• Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness.

Professional Responsibilities

• Reflecting on practice.

• Maintaining accurate records.

• Communicating with families, establishing rapport and securing permissions.

• Participating in a professional community - providing inservice when appropriate.

• Engaging in professional development.

• Showing professionalism, including integrity, advocacy, and maintaining confidentiality.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Work Year: Will be determined according to current District contractual agreement.

• Fringe Benefits: Health, dental, and life insurance plus sick leave, and personal business leave.

• Salary: Placement on teacher's salary schedule.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Professional Personnel.

APPLY TO:

Interested applicants should attach a letter of interest and supportive documentation (complete resume, copy of certificate, college credentials and transcripts, and references) to the online application on the District web site at: http://bhsd.schoolwires.net/1916104116239163/site/default.asp

CLOSING DATE:

Until filled.

School District 228 is an Equal Opportunity Employer