School Psychologist – Baltimore City Public Schools

PsychologistNo weekendsNo nightsContract

Listed compensation

$85-$95/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

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

IEP CollaborationCognitive AssessmentSocial-Emotional CounselingCase ManagementClinical DocumentationStudent Assessment

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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  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Baltimore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,802/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Dental Insurance
Flexible Schedule
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Summers Off