About the Company
Invictus Nashville Charter School is a public Montessori school serving the Donelson and Hermitage community. We provide a joyful, equitable, and academically rich environment where students are known, valued, and supported through hands-on, personalized learning. Our diverse and inclusive community is built by mission-driven educators and staff who believe in the power of relationships and are dedicated to helping every child thrive.
About the Role
The School Psychologist leads psychoeducational evaluation, eligibility determination, and student mental health support across our Primary, Lower Elementary, and Upper Elementary (4th Grade) environments at Invictus Nashville Charter School, the only public Montessori school in Nashville, serving scholars from PreK through 4th Grade. As a member of the Special Populations team, you bring evaluation work in house and make sure every child who needs specialized support is identified early and served well. Prior Montessori experience is welcome but not required.
Reports to: Special Populations Coordinator
Department: Special Populations
Classification: Full-time (1.0 FTE), exempt, 11-month
Salary range: $70,000–$90,000, based on experience and credentials
Start date: July 2027
Licensure: Tennessee school psychologist license required
Grades served: PreK–4th grade
We believe Montessori education should not be a privilege; it should be accessible to every child. The School Psychologist makes that promise real by making sure each child’s learning or emotional need is understood quickly and accurately, and that the adults around that child know how to help.
Our students learn best when the adults around them understand how they learn. Every evaluation should end in a plan a Guide can use tomorrow. You will be the professional who turns data into clear, practical recommendations for classrooms and families, and who helps the whole school see each child fully.
Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Psychoeducational Evaluation and Eligibility
• Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations (cognitive, academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and adaptive) for initial eligibility and reevaluation.
• Determine eligibility with IEP and 504 teams in line with IDEA, Section 504, and Tennessee eligibility standards.
• Write clear, legally defensible reports with practical recommendations for Guides and families.
• Complete every evaluation within state and federal timelines and keep records accurate in the state IEP system.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments and partner with the Dean of Students on behavior plans.
Student Support and MTSS
• Serve on the Student Support Team, using screening and progress-monitoring data to recommend Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
• Guide the RTI² process and help decide when a referral for evaluation is warranted.
• Consult with Guides on accommodations and strategies that fit the Montessori environment.
• Support 504 plan development, review, and implementation.
Mental Health and Crisis Response
• Provide individual and small-group counseling as outlined in IEPs and 504 plans, and for students in Tier 2 and Tier 3.
• Lead crisis response and risk assessment protocols with the Dean of Students and Head of School.
• Connect families to community mental health providers and coordinate with outside providers serving our students.
• Support schoolwide social-emotional learning and the self-regulation at the heart of Montessori.
• Train staff on trauma-informed practice and early signs of student distress.
Family Partnership and Compliance
• Explain evaluation results to families with warmth and clarity so they understand their child’s needs and rights.
• Interpret evaluation results and recommend services in IEP and 504 meetings.
• Coordinate evaluation scheduling, consents, and caseloads with contracted providers so nothing falls through the cracks.
• Lead staff training on the referral process and protect student records under FERPA and IDEA.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
• Specialist (Ed.S.) or doctoral degree in school psychology from a NASP-approved or comparable program.
• Active Tennessee school psychologist license that qualifies the holder to conduct evaluations for IEP and 504 eligibility.
• At least one year of experience as a school psychologist beyond the internship, preferably in an elementary setting.
• Proficiency administering and interpreting cognitive, academic, and social-emotional assessments for young children, including PreK.
• Strong working knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, Tennessee eligibility standards, and RTI² or MTSS.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including sharing difficult results with families and staff.
• A self-starter who thinks ahead, adapts well in a fast-growing school, and brings a problem-solving mindset.
• A commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive, anti-bias assessment practices.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check with fingerprinting, as required for Tennessee school employees.
Preferred
• Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential.
• Bilingual in Spanish, or experience assessing English learners.
• Montessori experience or certification, or willingness to pursue Montessori training.
Working Conditions
• Based on campus, with regular classroom observations, evaluation sessions, counseling, and team meetings throughout the day.
• Must be able to respond quickly to student needs, sit on the floor, bend, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional evening meetings with families.
Benefits
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Ongoing professional development, support for continuing education, and career growth
Compensation
Annual salary of $70,000–$90,000, based on experience and credentials.
Invictus Nashville Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment is at will. This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may change based on school needs.