School Psychologist

School Psychologist

Position Type:
Full-Time School Year: 2026–2027

Location:

Browning Public Schools, Montana Salary:
Dependent on Experience (DOE); based on the Certified Salary Schedule in current Master Contract Benefits:
Health, dental, vision, retirement, personal/sick leave

Summary of Functions:
The School Psychologist provides comprehensive consultation, individual and group counseling, and assessment services designed to enhance students' potential to optimally benefit from educational experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assessment – Conducts testing and diagnostic evaluations of referred students. Participates in district-wide screening and interprets results for educational planning.
• Case Management – Manages student cases within special education, including attendance at case conferences and maintenance of case records.
• Counseling – Provides individual or group therapy and behavior modification services aligned with students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Technical Assistance – Offers in-service training and consults on student educational needs; supports teachers and parents.
• Research – Maintains current knowledge of developments in school psychology.
• Interagency Contact – Acts as liaison with health, social services, and juvenile court systems.
• Reports – Completes required assessments, behavioral reports, and service documentation.
• Confidentiality – Maintains strict confidentiality in all verbal and written communications.
• Other – Performs additional duties as required by the department.

Organizational Relationships:
Supervised by and reports to the Director of Special Education.

Qualifications

Required:

Master's degree in School Psychology or enrollment in an internship as part of a Montana OPI-approved endorsement program. Montana Class 6 teaching certificate with School Psychologist endorsement or willingness to enroll in an approved internship. Knowledge of psychological assessment and guidance procedures. Familiarity with Montana regulations for special education services. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze data to develop effective interventions.

Capacity to work independently and collaboratively. Demonstrated professional work habits.

Preferred:
Broad experience providing psychological services across K–12 levels. Experience using curriculum-based assessment techniques.

Work Environment:
Work is performed in a school setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is designed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Browning Public Schools does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.