Psychologist Pool (2026-27 SY)

School Team Psychologist

Our Vision

Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known.

Our Mission

We deliver a great public education to every student, every day.

Job Summary

MNPS school psychologists are members of school teams that promote prevention and early intervention through multi-tiered systems of support.

Their unique training makes them qualified to support schools in systems change, data based decision making and effective practices in the areas of academics, social-emotional learning and behavior.

They have a strong skill set in collaboration with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular and reliable attendance is an expectation of the job.

Licenses and Certifications Licenses/Certifications Licenses/Certification Details Time Frame Required/ Preferred Licensed Psychologist Upon Hire Required TDOE Upon Hire Required

Essential Functions Essential Function Strong understanding of Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for the purpose of interpreting the data, supporting equitable access to core instruction, aligning increasingly intensive interventions to a student’s individual need(s) and determining eligibility for exceptional educational services using the state of TN criteria.

Coordinate, facilitate and support school staff with the implementation of MTSS ensuring effective practices to assist students who experience academic, social and emotional difficulties.

Collaborate with other specialists (e. g., literacy specialists, behavioral analysts, occupational and physical therapists, counselors, speech-language pathologist, etc.) for the purpose of creating and delivering effective, evidence based supports to students.

Administer assessments for the purpose of measuring the cognitive, academic, adaptive, social and emotional development of students and/or determining eligibility for services in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Collaborate with other staff with aligning academic, social-emotional and behavioral interventions as well as supporting teams with continuous monitoring systems.

Compiles information from a variety of sources (i. e., administrators, teachers, nurses, parents, teachers, SLP) for the purpose of producing a comprehensive evaluation or screening report in compliance with established guidelines.

Collaborate and support families so they better understand their children’s learning and mental health needs. Consult and collaborate with principals, teachers, and support personnel relative to specific educational and adjustment concerns, analysis and interventions.

Partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community. Provide culturally responsive services to students and families from diverse backgrounds.

Participate in meetings, workshops and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

Promote and support school-wide practices that ensure the safety of all students by reducing school violence, bullying and harassment. Consult and support school teams for the purpose of creating smooth transitions to and from school and community learning environments, such as residential treatment centers or Alternative Learning Centers (ALCs). Assist with crisis prevention and intervention services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KSAs Proficiency

Required for All Jobs

• Punctuality and consistent presence are essential to maintaining a productive and collaborative work environment. Regular in-person attendance is a fundamental expectation of this position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Complies with all laws, regulations, policies and standards.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Notes: N/A - Not Applicable. Rarely - The physical demand or working condition is required on an occasional basis and the intensity is light. Occasionally - The physical demand or working condition is required sometimes, and the intensity is moderate.

Frequently - The physical demand or working condition is required often, and the intensity is moderate to heavy. Constantly - The physical demand or working condition is required continuously, and the intensity is heavy.

Weight - The weight refers to the amount of force required to lift, carry, push, pull, or hold objects.

Working Environment Working Condition N/A Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly Extreme cold Extreme heat Humid Wet Noise Hazards Temperature Change Atmospheric Conditions Vibration

Job Title: School Team Psychologist Job Code: 8501003 Job Family: 85 – Psychologists and Therapists Sub-Family: Psychologists Job Family SOC Code:

• 29-1000 Sub-Family SOC Code: 19-3034 FLSA Classification: Exempt Grade Ladder:
• MNPS Certificated Teacher Pay Grade: MNPS.201_ Duration (Days): 201 Locations Type: Support Hub Approved Date: 1/1/1900 12:00:00 AM Date Last Edited:
• 2/13/2026 9:45:12 AM Is Approved:

At Metro Nashville Public Schools, we use detailed academic, behavior and social-emotional data to ensure every student in the district is known and our staff makes a concerted effort to tune into students' interests, passions, learning styles and needs. We focus on creating and supporting rigorous, engaging and personalized learning experiences for all students to identify and eliminate inequities - so every student has a clear and achievable path to success marked by measurable goals.

Offering a range of program and opportunities, MNPS has options to fit every family's needs. Whether you are looking for advanced academics, visual and performing arts, special education services, English language support or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) educational programs, we offer the best choices to meet individual student needs - starting at Pre-K all the way through graduation.

Our Vision

Metro Nashville Public Schools will be established as the premier large school district in Tennessee and beyond by ensuring that every student is known.

Our Mission

We deliver a great public education to every student, every day.

Our Core Values

Core values drive and focus our collective commitments included in our mission and vision. These values reflect the principles that guide our internal conduct, as well as our relationships with the external community. Our core values are woven throughout our goals, high-level strategies, and performance measures.

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.