Freelance Trauma Data Abstractor Jobs in Chicago, IL

Onward Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's top schools. We're partnering with a school district in Cook County, Illinois to hire dedicated School Psychologists for the 2026-2027 school year. This is an on-site contract opportunity (approximately 35 hours/week) supporting student evaluation, intervention planning, and campus-based collaboration.
In this role, you'll support students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success through assessments, counseling/interventions, and consultation with educators and families.
Position Details:

• Location: In-person (On-site), ~35 hours/week
• Schedule: Full-time or part-time hours; specific days/hours are flexible
• School Year: 2026/2027

Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychoeducational assessments (cognitive, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional) to identify student strengths/needs and inform eligibility and services.
• Write clear evaluation reports and present findings to school teams and families in an accessible, supportive way.
• Provide individual and/or group counseling and targeted interventions to address social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and related service providers to develop classroom strategies, behavior supports, and intervention plans.
• Participate in IEP and 504 processes, including consultation, data review, and progress monitoring to support student outcomes.
• Support crisis response efforts and contribute to school-wide prevention initiatives (e.g., SEL, trauma-informed practices, positive behavior supports).

Qualifications:

• Active Illinois School Psychologist License (or ability to obtain promptly, per district requirements).
• Active PEL (Professional Educator License) with the appropriate School Psychologist endorsement.
• Experience conducting school-based evaluations and contributing to IEP/504 decision-making in a K-12 setting.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with multidisciplinary teams, families, and school leadership.
• Ability to manage caseload priorities, timelines, and documentation with professionalism and attention to detail.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply?
If you're passionate about creating positive change and supporting students' success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.
Ready to join us? Apply today - we can't wait to hear from you!

• • 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.