2026-27 Psychologist-Integrated Services Department

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 89,278; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Access to employee walk-in clinic

Job summary

A school district in Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks a qualified School Psychologist to provide educational and mental health services to students. This role involves conducting assessments, developing educational objectives, and collaborating with families and staff to support student success. A Master's degree in Psychology and a valid Colorado Special Services license are required. Competitive annual salary ranges from $58,000 to $89,278 based on experience. Full or part-time positions are available.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology required.
• Valid Colorado Special Services license with School Psychology endorsement required.
• Psychology experience with students in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments and maintain documentation.
• Develop and implement educational objectives based on student needs.
• Provide consultation to families and staff on interventions.
• Teach coping and problem-solving skills to students.
• Monitor and adapt support based on student progress.
• Collaborate with staff to improve student outcomes.

Skills

Psychological assessments

Intervention techniques

Student advocacy

Counseling skills

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Valid Colorado Special Services license

Job description

Please Note: This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on April 14, 2026. Connecting Colorado automatically sets postings to expire after 30 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here: https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5620569

Please apply directly on our job board via the external link provided. Applications submitted through Connecting Colorado will not be reviewed. Apply directly through our job board here: https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5620569

Information specific to this position

This position is for the 2026-27 school year. Full or part-time available.

Percentage: Full or part-time

Work calendar days: 188

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections.

Pay for this position is determined by the Licensed Educator Salary Schedule based on years of experience and education. Range for position is $58,000 - $89,278 annually (based on a 100% assignment starting August 6th, 2025).

SUMMARY

Responsible for the delivery of direct educational and mental health services to create supportive learning and social environments for all students. Responsible for conducting formal and informal assessments for the identification, placement, and programming of students for Special Education services and providing effective services to help students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.

JOB TASKS

• Perform individual psychological assessments on students, write clear and concise diagnostic results, and maintain necessary documentation of student assessments.
• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement: a. Individual, measurable, long-term, and short-term objectives based on student identified needs. b. Effective working schedule.
• Apply techniques, strategies, and intervention to enhance/motivate students to meet IEP goals and objectives and evaluate student performance based on IEPs.
• Provide: a. Direct and indirect services to students, families, and appropriate staff. b. Consultation to families on interventions. c. Alternative adaptations to address student needs. d. Advocacy for students based on professional and ethical guidelines as well as state standards.
• Teach coping and problem-solving skills through individual and small group counseling, foster student independent function, and encourage opportunities for equitable participation in school programs for all students.
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.
• Communicate students' progress and needs with parents and other staff as needed.
• Collaborate: a. With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to improve student outcomes. b. With colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to: a. Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity. b. Include and engage families in the student's education. c. Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations. d. Provide personal and professional excellence.
• Participate in: a. Multi-disciplinary diagnostic and placement teams. b. Department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions. c. Student and/or family conferences and other meetings. d. Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities. e. Professional growth opportunities.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED

• Master's degree in Psychology required.
• Psychology experience with students in an educational setting preferred.
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.
• Valid Colorado Special Services license with School Psychology endorsement required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.

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