School Psychologist

Pediatric Developmental Services; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance with?

IRA with company matching

Unlimited CEUs

Materials stipend

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services is seeking a School Psychologist to support students and families in a collaborative educational setting. The role emphasizes counseling, IEP development, and multi-tiered supports to address social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in Psychology, eligibility or endorsement as a School Psychologist, and prior school-based experience. Strong communication, independence, and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or closely related field.
• Eligibility or endorsement as School Psychologist required by state.
• Experience in a school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to students and parents.
• Participate in multi-tiered support for social/emotional needs and attend interdisciplinary meetings.
• Participate in initial and annual IEP development as appropriate.
• Collaborate with families and staff to support social and emotional development.
• Adhere to record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines and safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to meet required meetings and services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Independent worker

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Endorsement as School Psychologist / eligible

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a School Psychologist.

This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching
• Unlimited CEUs
• Materials stipend
• Licensure reimbursement

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing counseling services to students and their parents.
• Participate in a multi-tiered system of support for students with social/emotional and behavioral needs, including participation in inter-disciplinary meetings to evaluate and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of students.
• Participating in initial IEP and annual IEP development as appropriate.
• Collaborate with and coach families and staff, during weekly team meetings and follow-up meetings, to support social and emotional development.
• Adhere to federal/state/local procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines and procedural safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure compliance with all required meetings and services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology.
• Has obtained or is eligible for an endorsement as a School Psychologist as prescribed in the bylaws of the State Department of Education.
• Experience working in a school setting preferred.
• Experience or specialized training in the field of pediatric mental health is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively and courteously both verbally and in writing.
• Has the ability to coordinate activities and work effectively with professional staff, support staff, parents, and representatives from agencies outside the school system.