School Psychologist

School Psychologist – District Wide (Job ID: 5519) Position Type: Full‑time School Psychologist – Student Support & Special Education Date Posted: 6/10/2026 Date Available: 08/24/2026 Location: Student Support & Special Education Position Overview Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified, collaborative School Psychologist to join our Student Support team. This full‑time position reports to the Director of Student Support. Candidates must demonstrate excellent professional judgment and clear, effective communication skills to collaborate with parents and interdisciplinary teams. Expertise in administering and interpreting psychological assessments for school‑aged students is required, as is certification through the Maine Department of Education as a school psychologist. Experience with diverse populations and English Learners is highly preferred. Essential Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and complete written reports in accordance with PPS Regulations and ethical standards. Accurately administer, score, and interpret measures of intelligence, personality, behavior, achievement, adaptive functioning, and developmental maturity. Review developmental information from schools and external resources and select evidence‑supported interventions. Conduct observations as part of the evaluation process. Facilitate data‑driven meetings to determine student eligibility for special education and related services under Maine regulations. Demonstrate a collaborative, problem‑solving orientation during all meetings, focusing on solutions that best serve the student. Develop strong, positive relationships with students, parents, educators, administrators, community members, and colleagues. Participate positively and effectively in grade‑level, team, school‑ and district‑level meetings and workgroups. Engage in ongoing professional development to stay connected to best practices and new developments in the field. Other Responsibilities Provide core behavioral intervention services, including functional assessments, counseling (individual and group), and behavior intervention planning. Deliver crisis response and intervention services to students, families, and staff as needed. Participate in mediations, administrative reviews, hearings, and due process proceedings as needed. Participate in disciplinary proceedings: expulsions, manifestations, and causation meetings as needed. Perform related work and other duties as needed. Preferred Professional Knowledge Interventions and instructional supports to develop academic skills and promote learning. Interventions and strategies to promote social and emotional functioning and mental health. Biological, cultural, developmental, and social influences on behavior and learning. Principles for working with diverse student and community populations. Strategies to develop collaboration between families and schools. Evidence‑based school practices that promote learning and mental health. Principles and research related to resilience, social and emotional learning, multi‑tiered prevention and intervention. Varied models of consultation, communication, collaborative problem‑solving (including active listening skills), and counseling. Research design, statistics, measurement, varied data collection and analysis techniques, and program evaluation sufficient for understanding research and interpreting data in applied settings. Ethical, legal, and professional standards. Design and expectations of general and special education across the district. Credential Requirements Maine DOE Certification with Endorsement 093 (School Psychologist, B-12). Employment Details Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE) Salary: Based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA. Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined. Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr