Psychologist (Pool Posting, Location To Be Determined)

Cherry Creek Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools seeks a School Psychologist to support students’ learning, social development, and mental health through assessment, data-based interventions, and collaboration with educators, families, and professionals.

The role aligns with NASP standards and requires a Master’s in school psychology, state licensure, and Colorado endorsement. The incumbent will help create safe, inclusive learning environments in a diverse district.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in school psychology required.
• Experience delivering mental health interventions in a school setting.
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment (telephone, copiers, email).
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Intermediate organizational skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to guide, direct, or influence people.
• Ability to understand, appreciate, and support student diversity.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

Responsibilities

• Data-Based Decision Making and Accountability: identify strengths/needs, develop services, measure outcomes.
• Consultation and Collaboration with colleagues, families, and stakeholders.
• Interventions and Instructional Support to develop cognitive and academic skills.
• Interventions and Mental Health Services to support social and emotional health.
• School-Wide Practices to promote positive learning environments.
• Preventive and Responsive Services to enhance wellbeing and crisis readiness.
• Family–School Collaboration to engage families and community agencies.
• Diversity in Development and Learning to support diverse students and contexts.
• Research and Program Evaluation to apply evidence-based practices.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in school psychology

Colorado Department of Education SSP license

CDE School Psychologist (Ages Birth-21) endorsement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FLSA CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

COMPENSATION PLAN

Certified/Licensed

PAY RANGE

Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule

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SUPERVISOR

Director or principal

LAST UPDATED

01/30/2023

JOB SUMMARY

School Psychologists in Cherry Creek uphold the district’s core values (Equity, Growth Mindset, Whole Wellbeing, Relationships, and Engagement) by supporting students’ learning, social development, and mental and behavioral health using problem solving, assessment, data-based decision-making, and the delivery of evidenced-based interventions. They collaborate and consult with educators, families, and other professionals to help create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students. School psychologists provide a comprehensive range of services as described in the current standards from the National Association of School Psychologists.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following tasks describe the basic functions of the job and represent the type of work performed. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed on the job. The following frequencies and percentage of time spent are approximations only and are subject to flexibility dependent on organizational needs.

• Data-Based Decision Making and Accountability Utilize varied models and methods of assessment and data collection for identifying strengths and needs of individual students and the broader school community, developing effective services and programs, and measuring progress and outcomes. [Daily, 10%]
• Consultation and Collaboration Consult and collaborate with colleagues, students, families and other stakeholders to promote effective implementation of services. [Daily, 10%]
• Interventions and Instructional Support to Develop Academic Skills In collaboration with others, use assessment and data collection methods to implement and evaluate services that support cognitive and academic skills. [Daily, 10%]
• Interventions and Mental Health Services to Develop Social and Life Skills In collaboration with others, use assessment and data-collection methods to implement and evaluate services that support socialization, learning, and mental and behavioral health, including but not limited to behavioral supports, individual and group counseling, and social skills training. [Daily, 10%]
• School-Wide Practices to Promote Learning Develop and implement practices and strategies to create and maintain effective and supportive learning environments for children and others (e.g., positive behavior interventions and supports). [Daily, 10%]
• Preventive and Responsive Services Promote services that enhance learning, mental and behavioral health, safety, and physical well-being through protective and adaptive factors and to implement effective crisis preparation, response, and recovery. [Daily, 10%]
• Family–School Collaboration Services Implement and evaluate services that respond to culture and context and facilitate family and school partnerships and interactions with community agencies for enhancement of academic and social–behavioral outcomes for children. [Daily, 10%]
• Diversity in Development and Learning Provide effective professional services that promote effective functioning for individuals, families, and schools with diverse characteristics, cultures, and backgrounds and across multiple contexts, with recognition that an understanding and respect for diversity in development and learning and advocacy for social justice are foundations for all aspects of service delivery. [Daily, 10%]
• Research and Program Evaluation Evaluate and apply research as a foundation for service delivery and, in collaboration with others, use various techniques and technology resources for data collection, measurement, and analysis to support effective practices at the individual, group, and/or systems levels. [Daily, 10%]
• Legal, Ethical, and Professional Practice Provide services consistent with ethical, legal, and professional standards; engage in responsive ethical and professional decision-making; collaborate with other professionals; document assessments and services within District student information systems; and apply professional work characteristics needed for effective practice as school psychologists, including respect for human diversity and social justice, communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, responsibility, adaptability, initiative, dependability, and technology skills. [Daily, 10%]
• Professional Development Engage in professional development to advance and strengthen professional skills. Professional development is obtained through district PD opportunities, attending or facilitating workshops/conferences, and/or staying informed on relevant policies, laws, and legislation. [Monthly, 5%]
• Other Related Duties Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [Daily, 5%]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum amounts of formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that must be met for a candidate to be considered for a position

• Master's degree in school psychology
• Experience delivering mental health interventions in a school setting
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Intermediate organizational skills
• Advanced verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills
• Ability and desire to work as a team member
• Ability to guide, direct, or influence people
• Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire

MINIMUM CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

The minimum certifications and licenses that must be met, valid, and unexpired for a candidate to be considered for a position

• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Services Provider (SSP) license
• CDE School Psychologist (Ages Birth-21) endorsement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Any job-related formal education, professional work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, licenses, and other criteria that are inessential and in addition to the minimum qualifications, certifications, and licenses

• Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) certification
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical exertion, cognitive capacities, and work environments required to perform a position’s duties and responsibilities

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Frequent bending and reaching
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Speaking and hearing
• Visual concentration
• Eye/hand coordination
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• Varying levels of noise
• May work outdoors when monitoring student activities
• Normal school district environment