FY26: Psychologist, Division of Psychological Services , 1.0 FTE

Montgomery County Public Schools; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a Psychologist for the Division of Psychological Services in Rockville, MD. This full-time role involves providing psychological assessments, interventions, and support to enhance student development, working collaboratively with families and educators. The successful candidate will have the educational qualifications and skills outlined for this critical position.

Qualifications

• Meets Maryland State Department of Education certification requirements for School Psychologist.
• Advanced degree in school psychology is required.
• National Certification in School Psychology (NCSP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services and interventions to students.
• Participate in problem-solving teams and develop behavior assessments.
• Consult with educators and families regarding student needs.

Skills

Data-based decision making

Consultation

Collaboration

Active listening

Interventions

Education

Masters in School Psychology

Doctoral degree in School Psychology

Job description

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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.

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.

Certificate License

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

Job Specific Information

The wage range for this position is a salary between $73,505 and $149,618 based on education and experience. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

Job

School Psychologists

Job Grade

BD

Organization

Offices

Primary Location

Rockville

Schedule

Full-time

Working Months

12

Shift

Day Job

Job Posting

May 29, 2025, 11:43:46 AM

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, And ABILITIES

Has a thorough knowledge of nationally recognized professional domains of practice for school psychologists, including (1) data-based decision making and accountability, (2) varied models of consultation, communication, collaborative problem-solving (including active listening skills) and counseling, (3) interventions and instructional supports to develop academic skills and promote learning, and (4) interventions and strategies to promote social and emotional functioning and mental health. Demonstrates advanced skills and abilities in gathering and using behavioral data to monitor student progress and outcomes of psychological services. Has advanced knowledge of: - biological, cultural, developmental, and social influences on behavior and learning; - individual differences, abilities, disabilities, and other diverse student characteristics; - principles related to diversity factors for children, families, and schools; - 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; -school and systems structure; general and special education; and 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; and, - 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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