School Psych - Silver Spring, Maryland

A full-time and part-time opportunity is available for a skilled School Psychologist to serve K-12 students in Silver Spring, MD, for the 2025-2026 school year on a contract basis. This role focuses on providing comprehensive psychological services aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and supporting their academic and emotional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver in-person counseling services tailored to students’ IEP goals, documenting sessions accurately using MOIEP and related tracking systems.
• Travel to assigned schools for evaluation and consultation purposes, utilizing personal transportation as needed.
• Conduct formal psychological assessments assessing cognitive and behavioral functioning; prepare detailed Comprehensive Psychological Reports.
• Collaborate with teachers, related service providers, parents/guardians, and interdisciplinary team members during IEP, 504 Plan, and child-find meetings.
• Develop and update IEP progress reports and present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFPs) based on assessment findings.
• Communicate assessment results, diagnoses, and treatment recommendations to support student eligibility and educational planning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one-year experience conducting formal psychological evaluations and writing comprehensive reports to support special education eligibility.
• At least one year of counseling students with respect to IEP goals in a school environment.
• Experience collaborating on multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement IEPs.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists licensure is required prior to permanent appointment; applicants without a Maryland license may apply and obtain licensure subsequently.
• Valid Maryland motor vehicle operator’s license is required for travel to multiple school sites.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ educational journeys through expert psychological services and team collaboration. Interested candidates with the necessary licensure and experience are encouraged to apply to contribute to comprehensive student support and success.

Compensation for this position ranges from $42.02 to $62.02. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.