INTERN, SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (2027 - 2028 School Year)

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking School Psychologist Interns to provide direct and indirect social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health services for children and youth from Preschool through High School. Interns will be supervised by district licensed School Psychologists and may conduct psycho-educational assessments under the Intern Authorization license.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and staff to promote student success, equity, and social-emotional learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and be in final year of Specialist (MA+30) or Doctoral level School Psychology Program.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Current Colorado Department of Education Intern Authorization license with an endorsement in School Psychology.
• Have experience in the administration and interpretation of a variety of test instruments to evaluate cognitive ability, learning aptitudes, academic skills and eligibility for special education.
• Have experience using consultation techniques that allow for providing effective techniques that address problems in learning and behavior.
• Have experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Consults with staff and parents, make recommendations for developmentally appropriate services and strategies to assist in improving student achievement
• Participates in crisis management by assessing risk, providing interventions, and making community referrals
• Provides social and emotional intervention for students (In groups and individually)
• Consults with parents and school staff in the development of appropriate behavior goals / interventions
• Evaluates the need for cognitive and social and emotional support under Section 504 and IDEA; Interprets assessment data and develop goals to meet individual student needs
• Support district initiatives on social and emotional learning

Skills

Psycho-educational assessment

Cognitive testing

Interpreting assessment data

Consultation with families and Educ

Culturally responsive practice

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Specialist (MA+30) or Doctoral level School Psychology Program

Master’s Degree preferred

Colorado Department of Education Intern Authorization license (School Psychology)

Job description

Job Description

About This Job

School Psychologist Interns will provide direct and indirect social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health services for children and youth, as well as work with families, school administrators, educators, and other professionals to create supportive learning and social environments for all students. In addition, School Psychologist Interns will perform psycho-educational and cognitive assessments of students from Preschool through High School when needed. School Psychologist Interns hold a CDE Intern Authorization license are supervised by district assigned CDE licensed School Psychologists. The Intern Authorization license allows interns to work independently of their supervisor and fulfill nearly the full role of career-level school psychologist job duties.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
• Competitive Pay: $28.00 per hour.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources.

What You'll Do

• Consults with staff and parents, make recommendations for developmentally appropriate services and strategies to assist in improving student achievement
• Participates in crisis management by assessing risk, providing interventions, and making community referrals
• Provides social and emotional intervention for students (In groups and individually)
• Consults with parents and school staff in the development of appropriate behavior goals / interventions
• Evaluates the need for cognitive and social and emotional support under Section 504 and IDEA; Interprets assessment data and develop goals to meet individual student needs
• Support district initiatives on social and emotional learning

What You’ll Need

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and be in the final year of a Specialist (MA+30) or Doctoral level School Psychology Program - Required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Current Colorado Department of Education Intern Authorization license with an endorsement in School Psychology . All graduate students in school psychology prepared for internship will qualify for an Intern Authorization and will apply for one the summer prior to their internship experience.
• Have experience in the administration and interpretation of a variety of test instruments to evaluate cognitive ability, learning aptitudes, academic skills and eligibility for special education.
• Have experience using consultation techniques that allow for providing effective techniques that address problems in learning and behavior.
• Have experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

About Us

With 193 schools, over 89,000 students and over 10,000 staff members, Denver Public Schools is the largest urban school district in Colorado. We’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re‑focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. Visit the Denver Public Schools website for more information.