School Psychologist (Posted to create a candidate pipeline)

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.  Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
 

• 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. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
 
Education, Training, and Experience: 

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: 

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: 

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.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 

The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment.  Work includes physical activities such as the carrying and lifting of psychological assessment instruments. Work requires the ability to move throughout the schools. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and travel to school and office sites throughout the system. 

Conditions of Employment: 

Employees may be required to occasionally work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.

People in this position classification that hold a clinical license will be required to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number with the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) and enroll as a Maryland Medicaid Provider through the Maryland Department of Health’s Provider Revalidation and Enrollment Portal (ePREP).

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required 

GRADE: 

View the TABCO 10 Month Employees Salary Scale

SALARY:       $67,508 - $121,924

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at:  

Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll  
 
 

OTHER COMPENSATION: Position may be eligible for 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.

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions.  It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Established/Revised: 4/2011, 11/2015, 1/2016, 8/2017, 4/2019, 1/2021, 8/2021, 7/2024, 10/2026

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. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.  

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement  

This posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions.  It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.  

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.  Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). 

Application Instructions:  

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.  

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).  Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.  

• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.    

• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment.  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered.  A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.   

• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.  

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education:  

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.  

• Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.   

Proof of Degree Equivalency:  

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx  

Pre-Employment Requirements:  

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.   

• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.  

• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.  

• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.  

• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.  

• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.  

• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.  

Contact Information:  

Chloé Duncan, MBA, IPMA-SCP  

Human Resource Officer   

Phone: 443-809-4146   

Email: cduncan4@bcps.org