School Psychologist (Posted to create a candidate pipeline)

Baltimore County Public Schools; Maryland; On-site; USD 64,125 - 120,717; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays and sick leave

403(b)/457 plans

Job summary

A school district in Maryland is seeking a qualified School Psychologist to provide psychological consultation and intervention services in order to support students’ learning, behavioral, and mental health needs. The ideal candidate will hold a master’s degree in psychology, along with a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate. This role offers a salary range of $64,125 - $120,717 depending on experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree or higher in psychology.
• Completion of a 1200-hour internship in school psychology or equivalent.
• Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate with School Psychologist endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychological consultation and intervention services to students.
• Develops academic and behavioral interventions for students.
• Conducts psychological assessments and collaborates on student behavior plans.

Skills

Establishing effective working relationships

Maintaining confidentiality

School psychology knowledge

Provision of psychological services

Data analysis integration

Oral and written communication

Leadership and collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in psychology or equivalent

Completion of a 1200-hour internship

Maryland Educator Professional Certificate

Job description

Join to apply for the School Psychologist role at Baltimore County Public Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides psychological consultation to school staff and parents, and psychological consultation, assessment, and intervention services to students to address learning, behavioral and mental health needs in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations and The Compass: Our Pathway to Excellence. Performs other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports through school-based problem-solving teams, including behavior teams and student support teams.
• Develops academic and behavioral interventions for students with targeted and intensive needs through student support teams.
• Identifies conditions and impairments and participates in the determination of student eligibility for disabilities and accommodations under Section 504 through student support teams; participates in the development and review of 504 accommodations through student support teams.
• Collaborates with school staff to develop student behavior plans, conduct functional behavioral assessments, and develop behavior intervention plans for students with targeted and intensive needs through student support teams and Individual Education Program (IEP) teams.
• Conducts psychological assessments of cognitive, behavioral, adaptive, social, emotional, and academic functioning for students suspected of disabilities and in need of accommodations and services as needed under Section 504 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Identifies conditions and impairments and participates in the determination of student eligibility for disabilities and services under the IDEA through IEP teams; participates in the development and review of IEP goals, objectives, and services through IEP teams.
• Plans for students with special needs involving cultural and linguistic diversity, sensory deficits, neuropsychological issues, communication, social skills, and emotional conditions.
• Provides behavioral and mental health services for students with educational needs including psychological counseling, crisis response, threat assessment/management, traumatic loss support, and consultation with school staff, parents, independent providers, and community agencies.
• Provides professional learning and training to school staff and parents to support high academic achievement and positive behavior in schools.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree, an advanced graduate specialist’s degree or certificate, and/or doctoral degree in psychology, education or human development; completion of a 1200-hour internship in school psychology, or its equivalent.

• Licenses And Certificates: Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate with School Psychologist endorsement.
• OR: Education, training, and experience as required by the Maryland Pathway to Initial Licensure for School Psychologist.
• Licenses And Certificates: Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License and School Psychologist Licensure.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Thorough knowledge of school psychology and practice in education.
• Knowledge of and skill in the provision of psychological services to students, schools, and parents.
• Technology competency includes knowledge of and skill in the use of the Internet, word processing, and related applications.
• Knowledge of and skill in data analysis and integration.
• Demonstration of outstanding oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstration of leadership, management, and human relations competencies, including collaboration and team building.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school and classroom.

Conditions Of Employment

Requires attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.

GRADE: Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

SALARY: $64,125 - $120,717 (Valid Until 12/31/2025), $65,468 - $120,717 (Effective 1/1/2026)

OTHER COMPENSATION: Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.