Position: Full-time School Psychologist (Remainder of 24-25')

Location: East Chicago, Indiana 

Contract Length: ASAP through End of School Year

Compensation: Up to $68/hr based on experience

Connected Health Care, a respected recruitment and staffing firm, is excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate Local School Psychologist to join our client's team in East Chicago, Indiana. If you're dedicated to supporting students with special needs and thrive in a collaborative educational environment, apply today and become part of a team committed to making a positive impact!

Job Description:

• Assume role as a member of multiple school-based teams including MTSS and IEP teams
• Administer, score and interpret educational and psychological assessments; conduct student observations
• Provide short-term counseling for students on assigned caseload
• Provide consultation services relating to children with educational or social/emotional/behavioral difficulties ·Integrate and synthesize multiple sources of data and be able to report out both verbally and in a written report
• Assist in the development, writing, and implementation of comprehensive Individual Education Plans (IEP) for special education students
• Evaluate students for grade acceleration and giftedness using the appropriate psychological instruments
• Prepare educational/psychological reports including recommendations; communicate and make referrals to outside agencies or special services as appropriate.
• Participate in 504 meetings to help ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws regarding Special Education and Section 504 of The American’s with Disabilities Act write and keep appropriate, accurate, and confidential reports and records
• Serve as director designee for designated special education meetings
• Conduct threat and suicide assessments and be able to provide crisis response services

Education and Certification Requirements:

• All candidates must have Indiana Department of Education licenses, or be able to prove that licensure is pending.  

Apply today to become a School Psychologist and join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional education and support to students with special needs. Take the next step in your career and make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. Apply now!