School Psychologist School Year 2026-2027

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Calvert County Public Schools

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST – School Year 2026-2027 (3468) JOB POSTING

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Posting ID 3468

Title SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST – School Year 2026-2027

Description NOTICE OF VACANCY

November 26, 2025

POSITION: SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST – School Year 2026-2027

LOCATION: Central Office – Student Services

POSITION SUMMARY:The school psychologist will use his/her specialized knowledge in the area of child development, assessment, behavior, learning theory, consultation, and educational research to assist school personnel in enriching the educational experiences of all students. The school psychologist will work cooperatively with school personnel to assist with planning and programming for the needs of all students.

REPORTS TO:Director of Student Services, Supervisor of Student Services

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

1. Hold the Maryland State certification in School Psychology or meet eligibility criteria for Maryland State Certification:

A master’s or higher degree in school psychology from a Maryland approved program and qualifying scores including a successful year-long internship in school psychology, or

A master’s or higher degree and complete an out of state approved program in school psychology, culminating a minimum of a 1200-hour internship in school psychology and qualifying scores, or

A valid Nationally Certified School Psychologist certificate issued by the National School Psychology Certification Board, or

A master’s or higher degree from IHE, and valid, professional certificate in school psychology from another state and verification of at least 27 months of satisfactory performance as a school psychologist within the past 7 years.

1. Hold a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) or equivalent in school psychology, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:(These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of application, the candidate must have:

1. Be able to handle crisis situations or manage changes in schedules or routine.

2. Possess exceptional interpersonal skills.

3. Demonstrate positive, collaborative problem-solving skills with students, parents/guardians, educators, administrators, community members, and colleagues.

4. Possess a valid driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance.

5. Demonstrate success in accomplishing tasks akin to the responsibilities listed below.

6. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:

1. Provides core services adapted to the particular needs of each student, situation, and setting including prevention, consultation, intervention, assessment, and counseling in the school setting.

2. Conducts observations, collects data, reviews student records, confers with teachers and parents, interviews students, and conducts functional assessments in order to provide appropriate interventions for students.

3. Counsels individual and groups of students.

4. Plans behavior interventions based on presenting student information.

5. Conducts in-services and professional development as needed.

6. Serves as a member of the Student Services Team (SST) in assigned schools and helps to develop yearly goals and objectives for the team that will provide services for the school community and that will compliment the school improvement plan.

7. Cooperates and communicates with community agencies, clinics, hospitals, and private practice professionals in providing assistance to students with serious learning and behavioral problems.

8. Uses assessment measures to evaluate cognitive abilities, adaptive behaviors, social skills, and emotional development.

9. Provides crisis intervention services as part of school and county crisis teams.

10. Assists in program development to facilitate students’ academic and social development and routinely gathers evidence of positive outcomes resulting from psychological services delivered to students, school personnel, and parents.

11. Serves on and consults with their school’s IEP Team as appropriate.

12. Participates positively and effectively at grade-level, team, school, and district level meetings including such efforts as serving as a coach for school or district level Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) teams.

13. Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others.

14. Comes to work promptly every day.

15. Works flexible hours as necessary.

16. Travels to and from assigned schools.

OTHER JOB DUTIES:(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Assists with other duties as assigned by the Director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS:May be subject to a flexible work schedule.

FLSA STATUS:Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Eleven (11) month position as established by the policies of the Board of Education and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current Calvert County Public Schools’ salary schedule for related services provider. All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

EVALUATION:Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION 2026-2027 school year

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:Position will remain open until filled. Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national original, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Director of Student Services Director of Human Resources

443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

Shift Type Full-Time Salary Range $56,749.00 to $149,358.00

Salary Code Per Year Position Type Certified

External Job Application

Certified Internal Job

Application

Certified

Location TBD Posting Status Active

Minimum Qualifications Screening

SchoolSpring

Maryland Certification Screening Interviews

Job Class Code PSYCHOLOGIST 210

Job Categories --

Job Type Not provided

Grade Level(s) --

Degree Preferred Not applicable ("Degree Preferred" will not appear on job posting)

Experience Preferred No experience required

Work Eligibility Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Employment Start Date

Start Immediately

Job Ap p lication Timeframes

Internal Start Date 11/26/2025 General Start Date 11/26/2025

Internal End Date General End Date

Pay: $56,749.00 - $149,358.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person