The School Psychological Services Manager oversees programs and initiatives that provide support to Maryland’s schools in the area of school psychological services. This position will serve as the lead expert on school psychological services and monitor implementation of school psychological services programs throughout the State. The School Psychological Services Manager will interpret and implement laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing assigned program areas; advise and make recommendations concerning education program effectiveness, program needs and operational issues; participate in the development, implementation and assessment of strategies to ensure that program activities contribute to meeting strategic plan goals and objectives; provide leadership, consultation, and technical assistance to develop and implement the program of school psychological services in each local education agency (LEA); share responsibility in the branch for suicide prevention programs; assist others in the Division with school climate initiatives; share responsibility within the branch for assisting LEA’s with developing and implementing a coordinated student services program and for expanding school mental health services; share responsibility within the Department and with staff from other agencies to develop guidelines, programs and/or promising practices in services for students with disabilities, data collection, school mental health, and disruptive youth; and use knowledge, experience, and expertise in school psychology, research and evaluation, systems of student support, and the school improvement process to support achievement of Departmental and Division goals and priorities.