Apply: School Psychologists

Job Description - Apply: School Psychologists (25007NK) Job Description Job Specific Information: Applicants applying to this posting will be considered for the hiring pool for the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants must be qualified to attain certification as a school psychologist and submit the required documentation to be considered for the pool. The wage range for this position is a salary between $73,505 and $149,608 based on education and experience. Follow the link below for information about benefits: MCPS Official Job Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under direction, psychologists receive and respond to requests for psychological services; provide interventions and instructional supports to develop students academic, social, emotional, developmental, and life skills; provide direct and indirect services for students, families, and schools; and work with families, school administrators, educators, and other professionals to create supportive learning and social environments. Psychologists regularly participate on problem‑solving teams, including Collaborative Problem Solving, Educational Management, Section 504 and Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams. Under direction, psychologists engage in collaborative problem solving; develop functional behavior assessments; deliver instructional and behavioral interventions; and conduct psychological assessments for educational purposes. Psychologists provide preventive and responsive services including psychological counseling for students and program consultation to educators serving MCPS students. Psychologists provide consultation and services to families with referral to available resources in MCPS and the community at large; collaborate with public and community agencies and personnel serving MCPS students; deliver parent training and in‑service training for staff, and attend in‑service training and professional development. This ad is posted to create a pool of qualified candidates and not for a specific vacancy. Pre-qualified candidates will be eligible to apply for specific vacancies as they occur.

CERTIFICATE LICENSE

Meets Maryland State Department of Education certification requirements for School Psychologist. National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of nationally recognized professional domains of practice for school psychologists, including data‑based decision making and accountability, varied models of consultation, communication, collaborative problem solving, interventions and instructional supports to develop academic skills, and strategies to promote social and emotional functioning. Advanced skills and abilities in gathering and using behavioral data to monitor student progress and outcomes of psychological services. Advanced knowledge of biological, cultural, developmental, and social influences on behavior and learning. Advanced knowledge of individual differences, abilities, disabilities, and other diverse student characteristics. Advanced knowledge of principles related to diversity factors for children, families, and schools. Advanced knowledge of research design, statistics, measurement, varied data collection and analysis techniques, and program evaluation. Advanced knowledge of ethical, legal, and professional standards. Advanced knowledge of school and systems structure, general and special education, and evidence‑based school practices that promote learning and mental health. Advanced knowledge of principles and research related to resilience, social and emotional learning, multi‑tiered prevention and intervention. Advanced knowledge of strategies to develop collaboration between families and schools.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Masters and advanced graduate specialist degree in school psychology, or doctoral degree in school psychology from an accredited college or university. #J-18808-Ljbffr Montgomery County Public Schools