Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 49960 

Opening Date: 10/06/2025
Closing Date: 10/20/2025
​Agency:  Department of Juvenile Justice
Class Title: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST - 39200 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,242 a month; Full Range $6,242 - $9,427 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:  

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview:

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is seeking a motivated candidate to serve as the School Psychologist for the IDJJ Extended Educational Services Program. The ideal candidate for this role will possess previous psychological experience in an educational setting, have a positive mindset, and be passionate about making a difference in the lives of at-risk youth in our care. In this position, the incumbent will participate as a liaison for home-school re-entry student conferences, implement behavioral testing/scoring, and conduct group and individual counseling. The incumbent in this position will assist with special education evaluations and re-evaluations as well as ensuring an environment that fosters growth and opportunity for the youth in our care. IDJJ encourages all qualified individuals to apply

Essential Functions:

• Participates in the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) School District #428 as a liaison for home-school re-entry student conferences, facilitating as an Individual Education Plan (IEP) team member and determining appropriate instructional programming.
• Administers and scores psychological evaluations for special education eligibility purposes.
• Serves as Special Education Evaluator for the School District #428 Extended Services.
• Conducts individual and group counseling.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires the School Psychologist Endorsement from the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Requires a master's degree in psychology or educational psychology from a recognized college or university approved by the State Board of Education, supplemented by one ( 1) school year's supervised professional psychological experience with children of school age.

Preferred Qualifications: (In Order of Significance)

• Prefers extensive knowledge of the theories and assumptions underlying the field of psychology.
• Prefers a working knowledge of the employing agency's rules and regulations governing the field of school psychology.
• Prefers ability to give, score and interpret psychological tests.
• Prefers ability to prepare complex written and oral reports.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency:

The mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. Over 900 staff members from across various departments—security, programming, education, mental health, and more—collaborate with the understanding that youth are physically, emotionally, and cognitively different from adults. The department provides extensive services to young people through a developmental, treatment-focused model of care that builds youth resiliency, engages families, and promotes community safety at the five youth facilities it operates across the state. IDJJ serves and houses approximately 150 youth and is responsible for approximately 500 youth on Aftercare in various Illinois’ communities.

  Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Work Location: 2715 W Monroe St Springfield, IL 62704-1323
Agency Contact:  IDJJ Human Resources Springfield Office
Email:  DJJ.Hiring@illinois.gov 
Posting Group: Health Services; Education; Public Safety; Social Services

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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