School Psychologist

Details

Posted: 07-Jul-26

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Type: Full Time

Categories

School Counseling

Required Education

Masters

Status: Full-time (Exempt)

Classification: 11-month Educational Administrator

Supervisor: Director of Elementary & Student Support

Location: In-person at the MSR Campus in Raleigh

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) seeks an experienced School Psychologist for the 2026–2027 school year beginning August 1, 2026. The ideal candidate will support students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development through assessment, consultation, and collaborative problem-solving. Working closely with faculty, administrators, families, and support staff, the School Psychologist will help foster an inclusive, nurturing, and developmentally responsive learning environment that promotes student well-being, resilience, and success.

Established in 1974, The Montessori School of Raleigh (MSR) & Carolina Preparatory Academy (Carolina Prep) is a vibrant and exceptional independent Montessori and International Baccalaureate (IB) World School institution in the Triangle area serving 400+ students aged 15 months through 18 years. The school is committed to the intellectual, ethical, and personal development of our students. Our Montessori programs for Toddler - Upper Elementary students (15 months - grade
6) are located on a beautifully-designed campus situated on 10 acres in North Raleigh, comprising five buildings in a child-centered, village-like setting surrounded by wetlands and protected forest. Our International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma programmes for middle and high school students (grades 6 - 12) are housed on an expansive 40-acre wooded campus in the Brier Creek neighborhood of Durham.

Driven by our core values of  Respect,   Integrity,   Community,  and  Love of Learning,  MSR and Carolina Prep welcomes prospective employees of all backgrounds. We are committed to attracting and retaining the highest quality faculty and staff through a comprehensive compensation plan, including competitive salary and an expansive benefits package. MSR and Carolina Prep are accredited by AMS and Cognia, and authorized by the IBO.

• Holds a Master’s degree in School Psychology
• Has prior experience working in a school setting, preferably a Montessori environment
• Is committed to the MSR Mission and values
• Has a demonstrated understanding of children’s and adolescents’ behavior and learning profiles with expertise in implementing a variety of learning strategies
• Has a demonstrated working knowledge of current regulations and best practices relating to Special Education and disabilities, specifically with regard to American with Disabilities act and compliance for independent schools
• Has experience reading, interpreting, and implementing psycho-educational reports
• Has an awareness of parenting styles and ability to effectively respond to familial needs and concerns
• Is familiar with use of classroom technologies and proficiency with learning management software
• Demonstrates skills with regard to crisis intervention, suicide prevention and intervention
• Values data and is skilled in gathering, analyzing, and sharing data
• Familiar with formal and informal student assessments
• Understands and appreciates needs of the whole child, particularly those 15 months through Grade 6
• Understands, appreciates, and is sensitive to a diverse student and faculty group
• Is strategic and can design effective plans and approaches
• Has excellent executive functioning skills, takes initiative, and follows through in order to achieve goals
• Demonstrates excellent writing and communication skills
• Demonstrates superior organizational and interpersonal skills

• Develops and implements a multi-tiered assessment strategy to help faculty identify students of need and create a plan that supports students in the least restrictive environment
• Assists teachers in identifying students’ needs, reviewing/recommending psychological and cognitive testing, and providing support through in-house assessments and observation
• Collaborates with…