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School Psychologist - District Wide
Portland Public Schools Portland Public Schools (ME) - Portland, Maine Open in Google Maps
Job Details
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Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 11, 2026 2:00 AM (UTC)
Job Description
TITLE: School Psychologist - District Wide
POSITION OVERVIEW
Portland Public Schools is seeking a highly qualified, collaborative School Psychologist to join our Student Support team. This is a full-time position, reporting to the Director of Student Support. Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent professional judgment, and clear, effective communication skills, in order to work successfully with parents and teams of school-based and interdisciplinary professionals. Expertise in administering and interpreting a variety of psychological assessments for school-aged students is required, as is certification through the Maine Department of Education as a school psychologist. Experience and interest in working with diverse populations and English Learners is highly preferred.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and complete written psychological reports in accordance with PPS Regulations and ethical standards for Psychological Assessment
Accurately administer, score, and interpret psychological measures of intelligence, personality, behavior, achievement, adaptive functioning, and developmental maturity
Receive and review available developmental information from school and outside resources about student behavior(s) and selects evidence-supported or evidence-based psychological interventions
Conduct effective observations of students as part of the evaluation process
Facilitate data-driven meetings in order to determine student eligibility for special education and related services under the Maine Unified Special Education Regulations
Demonstrate a collaborative, problem-solving orientation during all meetings, with a focus on getting to a solution that is best for the student
Develop strong, positive relationships, and with students, parents and guardians, educators, administrators, community members, and colleagues
Participate positively and effectively in grade-level, team, school- and district-level meetings and workgroups
Engage in ongoing professional development to stay connected to best practices and new developments in the field
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide core behavioral intervention services, in collaboration with school staff, including but not limited to: conducting functional assessments, counseling (individual and group), and planning behavior interventions
Deliver crisis response and intervention services to students, families, and staff, as needed
Participate in mediations, administrative reviews, hearings, and due process proceedings, as needed
Participate in disciplinary proceedings: expulsions, manifestations, and causation meetings, as needed
Perform related work and other duties, as needed
PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Interventions and instructional supports to develop academic skills and promote learning
Interventions and strategies to promote social and emotional functioning and mental health
Biological, cultural, developmental, and social influences on behavior and learning
Principles for working with diverse student and community populations
Strategies to develop collaboration between families and schools
Evidence-based school practices that promote learning and mental health
Principles and research related to resilience, social and emotional learning, multi-tiered prevention and intervention
Varied models of consultation, communication, collaborative problem-solving (including active listening skills), and counseling
Research design, statistics, measurement, varied data collection and analysis techniques, and program evaluation sufficient for understanding research and interpreting data in applied settings
Ethical, legal, and professional standards
Design and expectations of general and special education across the district
CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Maine DOE Certification with Endorsement 093 (School Psychologist, B-12)
Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Schedule: School Year, Full Time (1.0 FTE)
Assignment: Permanent
Contract: Part of PEA union (see CBA here)
Salary: Based on education and experience, as outlined in CBA
Benefits: Eligible for benefits as outlined here
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Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories: Student Services > Psychologist
Contact Information
Barbara Stoddard , HR Director
353 Cumberland Ave
Portland, Maine 04101
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portland, ME, 04122, US
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