Job Description

Job Description

Onward Search Education is a leading provider of specialized education staffing and talent solutions, dedicated to connecting educators, therapists, and school health professionals with meaningful opportunities at top-tier schools across the nation. We're partnering with a fantastic school district in Lake County, IL in need of a School Psychologist for a short-term contract for the upcoming 25-26 school year.

In this role, you will provide a range of essential psychological services to support the academic, social, and emotional development of elementary school students. This role involves working closely with students, families, teachers, and administrators to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Location: In-person only (no hybrid/remote options available)
• Start Date: August 19th, 2025
• End Date: November 7th, 2025
• Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• Grade Levels: Elementary, K-5

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments to evaluate students' cognitive, academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and intervention strategies.
• Provide individual and group counseling to address students' mental health and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student success.
• Offer consultation and training to staff on strategies to enhance student well-being and learning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to support students with special needs.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations related to special education and mental health services.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Specialist degree in School Psychology from an accredited program.
• School Psychology license in the state of Illinois.
• Illinois state Professional Educator License (PEL).

Why Apply:

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the social, emotional, and academic lives of young learners, we encourage you to apply today! This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the development of future generations while working in a collaborative, student-centered environment.

Apply today! We cant wait to hear from you.

Employer Details:

• • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.

• • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

• • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.

• • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments.

• • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

• • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Fixed term contract, Freelance, Local area, Remote job, Monday to Friday,

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