School Psychologist – Baltimore City Public Schools
Listed compensation
$85-$95/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.
Job Description
About the Role
EagleWings Allied Health Staffing Agency is hiring MSDE-certified School Psychologists for full-time, school-based placements in Baltimore City Public Schools for the 2026–2027 school year. You will provide a wide range of psychological services including psychoeducational evaluations, direct and consultative services, counseling, behavioral intervention, and IEP team collaboration for students ages 0–21 across elementary, middle, and high school settings.
This is a W-2 contract position with a consistent Monday–Friday schedule, summers off, and the opportunity for permanent hire by the district after one full school year of placement.
What You'll Do
Assessment & Evaluation
Conduct formal school psychological evaluations of students for educational planning and placement as part of the IEP process
Administer individual assessments in cognitive, adaptive, social-emotional, behavioral, and educational achievement areas
Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and develop Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with teachers and specialists
- Complete integrated psychological reports, progress reports, and assessment data within mandated timelines
- Enter goals, objectives, and appropriate data in the designated IEP or counseling online program (MDOIEP)
- Direct Services & Intervention
- Provide direct and consultative psychological services as outlined in each student's IEP or IFSP
- Support positive behaviors by implementing research-based prevention and intervention programs
- Provide counseling services — individual, group, and classroom-based — to address social-emotional and behavioral needs
- Work within classroom settings to model strategies, assist with inclusion, and support student achievement
- Assist students directly with organizational skills, learning strategies, and study skills
Consultation & Collaboration
Consult with school staff on academic engagement, learning barriers, behavioral management, and positive behavior interventions
Actively participate on IEP teams and school-based teams, helping plan appropriate IEPs including modifying and adapting curricula and instruction
Strengthen family-school partnerships through direct contact with caregivers at school, in the community, and at home
Provide training and workshops to school staff on child development, understanding psychological testing, behavioral management, and other relevant topics
Assist schools with generating and interpreting student outcome data to recommend programs and interventions at the building, classroom, and student level
- Compliance & Documentation
- Write IEP goals and objectives following City Schools requirements
- Monitor IEP caseload and IEP information online weekly
- Maintain electronic therapy notes via Encounter Tracker and complete third-party billing data entry
- Maintain psychological folders for each student per City Schools policies and procedures
- Follow all IDEA, COMAR, APA, and NASP ethical standards for school psychological services
Consult with supervisory staff for psychological services regularly regarding assessment questions, counseling sessions, and job-related issues
Requirements
What We're Looking For
Required
Eligible for Maryland State (MSDE) certification as a School Psychologist, which includes:
A Master's degree or higher in School Psychology (out-of-state programs must include a minimum 1,200-hour internship in school psychology) with at least 3 semester hours of special education coursework
A passing score on the MD-approved test for school psychologists AND a valid professional license in school psychology from Maryland — OR a valid Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) certificate issued by the National School Psychology Certification Board — OR a valid professional license in school psychology from another state with verification of 27 months of satisfactory performance as a school psychologist during the past 7 years
Thorough knowledge of preschool, child, and adolescent development, special populations, special education, and the organization and operation of schools
Knowledge of and experience administering individual assessments in cognitive, adaptive, social-emotional, behavioral, and educational achievement areas
Excellent skills in communicating through writing, including formal psychological reports, student progress reports, and case notes
- Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as they apply to schools and special education
- Knowledge of ethics as applied to the practice of school psychology
- Ability to use technical computer applications including Microsoft Office, Excel, and internet-based platforms
- Ability to pass a CJIS criminal background check and fingerprinting through BCPS
Valid driver's license or reliable transportation (school psychologists are typically assigned to 2 school sites)
Preferred
- Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) issued by NASP Certification Board
- Licensed Psychologist through the Maryland Department of Health (enables third-party billing)
- Experience with Baltimore City Public Schools or urban school districts serving diverse learners
- Bilingual (Spanish, French, Arabic, or Amharic)
- Experience with assistive technology assessments or infant/toddler (ages 0–3) evaluations
- Knowledge of Response to Intervention (RTI) and curriculum-based assessment/measurement
- Experience with crisis response and prevention programming
Why EagleWings?
- Competitive hourly pay: $85-95/hr with weekly direct deposit
- Consistent schedule: Monday–Friday, school hours only — no nights, no weekends, summers off
- Pathway to permanent hire: BCPS may offer direct employment after one school year of placement
- Dedicated support: Our team handles onboarding, credentialing, timesheets, and contract management so you can focus on your students
- Joint Commission-accredited agency (Certificate No. 688992) — the highest healthcare staffing standards
- MBE/DBE/SBE certified — proud minority-owned business serving Maryland school districts since 2021
Active BCPS contract holder: We currently serve Baltimore City Public Schools with school health nursing and IEP aide staffing — we know the district, the schools, and the team
Benefits
About EagleWings Allied Health Staffing Agency
EagleWings Allied Health Staffing Agency LLC is a Joint Commission-accredited, Maryland-based healthcare staffing agency specializing in school-based services, correctional healthcare, and long-term care staffing.
We are an active vendor with Baltimore City Public Schools, North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Virginia Department of Corrections, and Cedarbrook Senior Care in Pennsylvania.
Our team provides school nurses, IEP aides, and clinical professionals to K–12 districts and healthcare facilities across the Mid-Atlantic region.
EagleWings is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
How to Apply
Submit your resume along with copies of your MSDE certification/license, transcripts, and three professional references to info@eaglewingsalliedstaffing.com or apply directly through Indeed.
Questions? Call us at 888-304-3202.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Key Responsibilities
Conduct formal psychological evaluations and develop Behavior Intervention Plans for students aged 0-21. Provide direct counseling and consultative services to students, staff, and families to support academic and behavioral achievement.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Psychologist – Baltimore City Public Schools at Eaglewings Allied Health Staffing Agency a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in School Psychologist — ranked against 171 active School Psychologist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Psychologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 22% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$187k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $178k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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