School Psychologist Pool - 26-27 SY

Madison Metropolitan School District; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 62,010 - 75,791; Full time

Job summary

A local school district invites applications for the School Psychologist Pool for the 2025-2026 school year. This position focuses on evaluating special education needs and providing necessary interventions to support students' social, emotional, and behavioral health. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in school psychology and a valid Wisconsin school psychology license. Competitive salary starting at $68,901 for a 192-day contract is offered, with responsibilities including consultation with teachers and collaboration with families.

Qualifications

• High expectations for every student are essential.
• Capacity to participate as an evaluator on IEP teams.
• Knowledge of legal, ethical, and professional practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct special education evaluations and analyze assessment data.
• Deliver social/emotional/behavioral interventions to students.
• Collaborate with parents and school staff for student support.

Skills

Social/emotional/behavioral interventions

Special education evaluation

Consultation with teachers

Data analysis

IEP team participation

Family-school collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in school psychology

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction school psychology license

Job description

School Psychologist Pool - 26-27 SY

Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) invites applicants for the School Psychologist Pool for the 2025‑2026 school year. This is a pool posting and does not indicate an immediate vacancy; it serves to develop a qualified candidate pool.

Compensation: Minimum Annual Compensation: $68,901
Length of Contract: 192 days
Employment Type: Exempt

Responsibilities

• Special education evaluation and analysis/interpretation of assessment data
• Section 504 evaluation and case management
• Direct service delivery: social/emotional/behavioral interventions
• Participation/facilitation of student problem‑solving meetings
• Facilitating data collection and analysis (e.g., social/emotional screening, functional behavioral analysis, violence risk assessment, designing behavioral intervention plans)
• Consultation with teachers regarding academic skills development
• Serving as a data resource to inform school‐wide practices (e.g., School‑Based Leadership Team)
• Family‑school collaboration services

Position Competencies

• High Expectations For Every Student
• Quality Instructional Practice
• Cultural Competence
• Data Proficiency
• Team Collaboration
• Student & Family Engagement
• Resilience & Results Orientation
• Self‑Awareness & Growth Mindset

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Education in the foundations of developmental, educational, and behavioral psychology
• Education in pediatric psychopathology
• Education in statistics and ethical administration of assessments
• Capacity to serve on IEP teams as evaluator and/or LEA representative
• Experience with testing, assessment data analysis, report writing, and delivering results to teachers and parents
• Consultation and collaboration with parents and teachers
• Knowledge of diversity in development and learning
• Understanding of research fundamentals and program evaluation
• Sufficient foundational understanding of legal, ethical, and professional practice

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in school psychology. Official transcripts are required for formal employment.
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) school psychology license (License 62)
• Applicants are considered on a rolling basis; MMSD will first consider applicants who are fully licensed before those who are not yet licensed.
• If you do not already have an active Wisconsin teaching license, you must obtain and maintain the necessary license(s) for the position. An application must be on file within 30 days of starting employment with MMSD.
• The district does not provide financial support for the required education to achieve the certification. An unlicensed candidate can be considered only if hired by a school district to apply for a One‑Year License with Stipulations, following the DPI process.

Desired Qualifications

• Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) or Doctoral‑Level Degree (Ph.D.) in school psychology

Other Information

• Model for Services by School Psychologists (aligned with NASP)
• MMSD School Psychologists Job Description (link to internal resource)

Next Steps

• Upon submission, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. Qualified candidates may be contacted for an interview.
• Candidates who are fluent in Spanish and/or Hmong are invited to apply for bilingual positions. Applicants for a bilingual position will complete reading, writing, and oral proficiency assessments.

Working Conditions

• School‑based positions are required to be in‑person unless otherwise directed by the building principal.

Disclaimer

This position description is subject to change at any time. The above job description does not limit the duties and responsibilities listed. Employees may be required to perform additional job‑related tasks as directed by the supervisor.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship. To be considered, you must apply on our career page.