<p>Early Childhood Assessment Team Summer Evaluations (Early Intervention/Early Childhood)- Psychologist</p> <p>Program Dates</p> <p>Testing takes place in June and July based on the established testing schedule.</p> <p>Staff Hours</p> <p>Hours are determined based on the testing schedule and occur between 8:00am - 4:00pm. Each evaluation takes approximately 5 hours to complete.</p> <p>Hourly Rate of Pay</p> <p>$650 per evaluation</p> <p>Special Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a school psychologist preferred </li><li>Demonstrated experience conducting play-based, transdisciplinary evaluations with preschool-aged children </li><li>Training in or familiarity with the Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment (TPBA) model by Toni Linder preferred </li><li>Experience with cognitive, developmental, and social-emotional assessment tools appropriate for young children </li><li>Experience writing and contributing to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) </li><li>Bilingual in Spanish preferred </li></ul> <p>Licensure, Certification, and Other Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree or higher in School Psychology from an accredited institution </li><li>Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Psychologist endorsement </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Strong understanding of early childhood development and the role of play in assessment </li><li>Knowledge of authentic, play-based, and curriculum-based assessment practices </li><li>Ability to embed assessment within naturalistic, play-based interactions </li><li>Skill in observing, documenting, and interpreting child behavior across developmental domains during play </li><li>Ability to integrate data from multiple disciplines within a transdisciplinary framework </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and families </li><li>Strong organizational skills and ability to manage timelines </li><li>Cultural and linguistic responsiveness when working with diverse populations </li></ul> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations using play-based, transdisciplinary assessment approaches </li><li>Actively participate in team-based evaluation sessions utilizing the TPBA model when appropriate </li><li>Observe and assess children in structured and unstructured play environments </li><li>Embed standardized and non-standardized assessment strategies within play routines </li><li>Interpret cognitive, developmental, and social-emotional data within the context of functional play skills </li><li>Collaborate with team members during live, play-based assessment sessions to gather integrated data </li><li>Write clear, concise, and compliant evaluation reports that reflect functional, play-based observations </li><li>Develop and contribute to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) </li><li>Participate in eligibility and IEP meetings as needed </li><li>Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all legal and ethical standards </li></ul>