School Psychologist

Montessori School of Raleigh•Raleigh, NC

48d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

preferably a Montessori environment

Responsibilities

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 the Elementary & Student Support Director and Student Support faculty to support the delivery of student support services aligned with the School’s mission and instructional goals
Supports the implementation, monitoring and writing of student goals, accommodations, and support plans in collaboration with faculty, specialists, and families
Maintains data records for each student on the Student Support roster, making relevant information regarding student learning profiles and accommodations available to faculty and staff, and ensures that written semester updates are provided to teachers and are regularly reviewed with faculty, parents and students as appropriate
Serves as a resource for faculty seeking to understand learning differences, executive function coaching, and cognitive skill building to implement best practices in teaching and learning
Contributes to professional development and implementation of best practices in teaching and learning
Supports the implementation of the MindUP curriculum and collaborates with faculty and student support staff to promote social-emotional learning, self-regulation, and student wellness across the school community
Provides individual and group counseling to students at MSR
Works as a liaison between other care providers
Supports processes related to outside providers serving students, including parent communication, documentation, scheduling coordination, and collaboration with administrators to ensure compliance with applicable procedures and requirements.
Attends parent-teacher conferences as needed, provides communication tools for parents in regard to their child's specific needs and, in partnership with faculty, responds to parent questions and concerns
Serves as Testing Coordinator for all school testing and assessments
Coordinates with Division Directors and the Technology Department on all aspects of standardized testing administration, including test-day scheduling, room setup, materials preparation, and proctor assignments
Collaborates with Director of Elementary & Student Support to prepare and train proctors, ensure testing accommodations are implemented appropriately, and support smooth and compliant test administration for all students
Partners with Carolina Prep’s School Counselor (or designated staff member) to facilitate the development of vertically integrated schoolwide student life and social-emotional curricula
Participates in the admissions process and provides guidance with regard to students who are neurodiverse or experience social emotional needs in the selection of students who are mission appropriate
Tracks trends in the educational field related to neurodiversity and attends appropriate professional development opportunities
Serve as a member of the Lower School Admin Team, DEI Committee, Admissions Committee, and Academic Council
Other duties as assigned by the Head of School