PSYCHOLOGIST

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a School Psychologist to provide direct and indirect social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health services for students from Preschool through High School. The role includes psycho-educational assessments and collaboration with families, educators, and administrators to foster supportive learning environments.

Applicants will apply online via the DPSK12 job board. The position emphasizes equity and collaboration as core values, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Holds a Master’s degree or higher in School Psychology.
• Licensed as a Colorado Special Service Provider – School Psychologist.
• Experience administering and interpreting a variety of cognitive and achievement tests.
• Experience using consultation techniques to support learning and behavior.
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Commitment to equitable education and dismantling inequity in the community.
• Residence in Colorado and ability to meet physical job requirements.

Responsibilities

• Consult with staff and parents to recommend developmentally appropriate services.
• Participate in crisis management by assessing risk and providing interventions.
• Provide social and emotional interventions for students, individually or in groups.
• Consult with parents and school staff to develop behavior goals and interventions.
• Evaluate need for Section 504 and IDEA supports; interpret assessment data.
• Support district initiatives on social and emotional learning.
• May participate in extra-duty activities per the teachers' bargaining agreement.

Skills

Test administration & interpretation

Counseling & consultation

Cultural competency

Collaboration with families & staff

Crisis intervention experience

Physical stamina

Education

Master’s degree or higher in School Psychology

Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License – School Psychologist

Job description

Job Description

Applications will be received until July 21, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

About This Job

School Psychologists 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. They will also perform psycho‑education assessments of students from Preschool through High School.

What DPS Offers You

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Competitive Teacher/SSP Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan. See the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule and additional compensation information. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before 15 days after receiving your offer letter for salary setting purposes.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You’ll Do

• Consult with staff and parents, make recommendations for developmentally appropriate services and strategies to assist in improving student achievement.
• Participate in crisis management by assessing risk, providing interventions, and making community referrals.
• Provide social and emotional intervention for students (in groups and individually).
• Consult with parents and school staff in the development of appropriate behavior goals/interventions.
• Evaluate the need for cognitive and social and emotional support under Section 504 and IDEA. Interpret assessment data and develop goals to meet individual student needs.
• Support district initiatives on social and emotional learning.
• May participate in extra‑duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement (e.g., coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. for Dept. of Labor laws).

What You’ll Need

• Hold a Master’s Degree or higher in School Psychology.
• Current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License – School Psychologist.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools, including traditional, magnet, charter, and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest‑growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest‑growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.