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School Psychologist

Ampersand Therapy
place Bensenville, 60106
local_atm $70 - $95 an hour
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Multiple Types Available
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Racism, Diversity, and Tolerance
School Issues
ECT
School
Milieu

About Job

School Psychologist – 2025–2026 School Year – In-Person

Ampersand Therapy is hiring a passionate School Psychologist for the 2025–2026 school year! We offer full-time and part-time positions, exclusively in-person.

As a women- and therapist-founded company supporting schools nationwide and now local to Illinois, our goal is to elevate your school-based experience. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or early in your career, you’ll find strong support, meaningful collaboration, and a team that truly understands your professional needs.

Position Details

Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time
Location: In-person
Start Date: August 2025
Service Area: Counseling caseload (10-15 students), evaluations, problem-solving support, MTSS, observations, crisis response, IEP reports & meetings, progress reports, staff meetings, documentation, and collaboration

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Manage counseling caseload and provide general support including problem solving, MTSS, and crisis intervention
  • Conduct comprehensive student evaluations
  • Prepare IEP reports and actively participate in IEP meetings
  • Track and deliver progress reports
  • Attend staff meetings and support multi-disciplinary collaboration
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation

What We’re Looking For

  • Master’s degree in School Psychology or equivalent endorsement
  • Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Psychologist endorsement required
  • NASP certification is a plus
  • Strong skills in student assessment, counseling, data analysis, and IEP development
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Benefits & Perks (*for 0.8 FTE and higher)

  • Paid sick leave
  • Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision*
  • 401(k) with employer match*
  • Reimbursement for licensing, continuing education, and professional fees
  • Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate
  • W2 employment
  • General and professional liability insurance coverage
  • Referral bonuses
  • No non-compete clauses
  • Paid volunteer time and charity donation matching*

Why Work With Us?

Ampersand Therapy empowers you to serve your students! We're a small company, local to Western Washington and proudly women-, minority-, and therapist-owned and run. We started our careers working in districts and as contractors, and created this company as an alternative to large staffing agencies. We’re a team of like-minded specialists dedicated to building a company we’d want to work for.

Because we are therapists ourselves, we deeply appreciate and understand the important work you do. We're also uniquely positioned to support and mentor those new to school psychology. We’re so passionate about students, you might find us working in the schools alongside you!

Our Values

  • Focus on Equity: Listening and learning to build a culture of equity and opportunity. Partnering with organizations like The Conscious Kid to address racism and discrimination in schools.
  • Focus on Community: Supporting local and national organizations such as Special Olympics, Project Canine, and The Moth, and empowering you to support causes important to you.
  • Focus on the Earth: Committed to sustainability through digital practices, low-waste treatment options, and maintaining a carbon-negative footprint.

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.

Apply Today!
If you’re a dedicated School Psychologist looking for a meaningful, school-based role in a supportive, mission-driven organization, we’d love to meet you. Apply now to join Ampersand Therapy for the 2025–2026 school year!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $70.00 - $95.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No nights
  • No weekends

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Racism, Diversity, and Tolerance
School Issues

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Practice Specifics

Populations

School

Settings

Milieu
Non-profit
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Schools
Home Health/In-home