State of Maryland

A School Psychologist Supervisor is the supervisory level of professional psychology staff work at a Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) designated juvenile justice facilities and/or in a residential educational setting. Employees in this classification provide psychological consultation, performance evaluation and recommendations to support student learning, mental health, and behavioral development; and ensure the alignment of school psychological services with the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) standards, evidence-based practices, and federal and state regulations. Employees in this classification provide supervision to licensed School Psychologists and non-licensed members of the psychology staff.

Employees in this classification receive general supervision from a designated administrator. Employees may be required to work evenings and on weekends. The work is performed in juvenile justice facilities and residential educational settings.

Positions in this classification are evaluated by using the classification job evaluation methodology. The use of this method involves comparing assigned duties and responsibilities of a position to the job criteria found in the Nature of Work and Examples of Work Sections of the class specification.

The School Psychologist Supervisor is differentiated from the School Psychologist in that the School Psychologist Supervisor directs psychology services in a DJS designated juvenile justice facility or residential educational setting and supervises licensed School Psychologists and non-licensed members of the psychology staff; while the School Psychologist is the full performance level of professional psychology staff work and does not have supervisory responsibility.

Supervises all School Psychologists and non-licensed members of the psychology staff;

Provides Professional guidance, case consultation, and performance evaluation to School Psychologists;

Oversees psychoeducational assessment procedures and ensures consistent application of data-driven interventions;

Develops and implements Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS);

Ensures compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and Maryland special education regulations;

Leads crisis response teams, providing immediate support and risk assessment for students in distress;

Conducts program evaluations to measure the effectiveness of psychological services;

Advocates for equitable access to mental health resources and assist in policy development;

Represents the School Psychology department in district-wide meetings and policy discussions;

Conducts comprehensive psychoeducational assessments, including cognitive, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional evaluations to support student learning and mental health;

Develops and implements individualized psychological and behavioral interventions based on assessment data;

Provides individual and group counseling services to students with emotional, behavioral, and academic concerns;

Consults with educators, administrators, and families to develop and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs);

Serves as a primary school psychologist for one or more assigned facilities/schools, ensuring students receive direct support;

Participates in interdisciplinary meetings to develop student-centered plans addressing mental health, learning disabilities, and trauma-related challenges;

Provides crisis intervention and risk assessments for students experiencing severe distress or mental health crises;

Facilitates staff training and professional development on topics related to trauma-informed practices, mental health, and student behavior;

Maintains accurate psychological records, reports, and documentation in compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and Maryland Department of Juvenile Services standards;

Serves as a liaison between school teams and community mental health providers to ensure coordinated services;

Interprets results of psychological examinations and staff decisions;

Performs other related duties.

Knowledge of developmental psychology, learning theory, and behavioral principles;

Knowledge in psychoeducational assessment, counseling, and intervention strategies;

Knowledge of federal and state laws governing special education and student rights;

Knowledge of interviewing techniques;

Knowledge of personality, intelligence, interest and aptitude measurements;

Knowledge of the social sciences and the fundamentals of other mental health professions;

Knowledge of the use of psychological services in Statewide health, and mental health programs;

Skill in performing clinical work such as psychological interviewing, diagnostic evaluation and psychotherapy;

Skill in designing data-driven behavioral interventions and supporting MTSS frameworks;

Skill in administering, scoring and interpreting the most difficult and complex psychological tests;

Skill in consultation and collaboration to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams;

Skill in oral and written communication for reporting, consultation, and advocacy efforts;

Skill in interpreting psychological information and making sound recommendations;

Ability to analyze and interpret psychological data to guide student supports;

Ability to provide professional development and training to school staff on mental health and trauma-informed practices;

Ability to communicate effectively with patients or clients, families of patients or clients and other members of the staff.;

Ability to display leadership in supervising professional staff and School Psychologists while maintaining a clinical caseload;

Ability to balance direct service responsibilities with supervisory duties, ensuring seamless psychological service delivery;

Ability to analyze and interpret psychological data to guide student supports and policy recommendations.

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Department of Education under the licensing requirements for Psychologists.

Experience: Three years of experience rendering psychological services after receipt of the Psychologist license.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Clinical Psychology classifications or Psychology specialty codes in the Psychology field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Class Descriptions are broad descriptions covering groups of positions used by various State departments and agencies. Position descriptions maintained by the using department or agency specifically address the essential job functions of each position.

Class Descriptions provide information about the Nature of Work, Examples of Work, General Requirements and Acknowledgements. The Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; Minimum Education and Experience Requirements; Special Requirements; and recruitment and testing procedures are set by the using agency.

This is a Professional Service classification in the State Personnel Management System. All positions in this classification are Professional Service positions. Some positions in Professional Service classifications may be designated Special Appointment in accordance with the State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 6-405, Annotated Code of Maryland.

This classification is assigned to Bargaining Unit S, Supervisor classes, as indicated by the designation of S (Supervisor). As provided by State Personnel and Pensions Article, Section 3-102, special appointment, temporary, contractual, managerial and confidential employees are excluded collective bargaining. Additionally, certain executive branch agencies are exempt from collective bargaining and all positions in those agencies are excluded from collective bargaining.