School Psychologist

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Type: Full-time (Exempt), 11-month Educational Administrator
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (in-person at the MSR Campus)

About the Role

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.

About the School

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.

• Montessori programs for Toddler - Upper Elementary students (15 months - grade 6) are located on a 10-acre campus in North Raleigh, featuring five buildings in a child-centered, village-like setting surrounded by wetlands and protected forest.
• International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma programmes for middle and high school students (grades 6 - 12) are housed on a 40-acre wooded campus in the Brier Creek neighborhood of Durham.

MSR and Carolina Prep are accredited by AMS and Cognia, and authorized by the IBO. The school welcomes prospective employees of all backgrounds and is committed to attracting and retaining high-quality faculty and staff through a comprehensive compensation plan, including competitive salary and an expansive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Holds a Master’s degree in School Psychology
• Prior experience working in a school setting, preferably a Montessori environment
• Committed to the MSR Mission and values
• Demonstrated understanding of children’s and adolescents’ behavior and learning profiles, with expertise in implementing a variety of learning strategies
• Working knowledge of current regulations and best practices relating to Special Education and disabilities, specifically regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act and compliance for independent schools
• Experience reading, interpreting, and implementing psycho-educational reports
• Awareness of parenting styles and ability to effectively respond to familial needs and concerns
• Familiarity with classroom technologies and proficiency with learning management software
• Skills in 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 the needs of the whole child, particularly those aged 15 months through Grade 6
• Sensitive to a diverse student and faculty group
• Strategic and able to design effective plans and approaches
• Excellent executive functioning skills, takes initiative, and follows through to achieve goals
• Superior organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills

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, ensuring relevant information regarding student learning profiles and accommodations is available to faculty and staff
• Provides written semester updates to teachers and regularly reviews them 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 regarding their child's specific needs, and responds to parent questions and concerns in partnership with faculty
• 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 the 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 regarding 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
• Serves as a member of the Lower School Admin Team, DEI Committee, Admissions Committee, and Academic Council
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of School

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Functions effectively in a fast-paced school environment, managing a wide variety of priorities, deadlines, and a diverse array of contacts
• Demonstrates warmth, patience, flexibility, and a genuine respect for young children
• Works primarily in a traditional classroom environment, with daily periods of time outdoors
• Supervises groups of students and regularly engages with parents, staff, and visitors
• Performs physical tasks associated with classroom instruction and supervision, including occasionally lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.
• Requires turning, bending, and reaching

About Raleigh-Durham

The Raleigh-Durham area is consistently ranked among the top places to live with strong job growth and a high quality of life. Top universities, a rich diversity of arts and cultural offerings, excellent health care, and lower-than-average housing costs draw people in from all over the nation. Our mild climate and proximity to both beaches and mountains make the Raleigh-Durham area an ideal place to live.