School Psychologist

Pediatric Developmental Services; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

IRA with company matching

Unlimited CEUs

Materials stipend

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking a School Psychologist to support students and families across districts. The role includes counseling, assessment planning, and collaboration with teachers and specialists to support social-emotional development.

The position requires a Master's in Psychology and an endorsement or eligibility for School Psychologist licensure, with preference for pediatric mental health experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Psychology required or eligible for endorsement as School Psychologist.
• Experience or specialized training in pediatric mental health is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with strong ethical standards and accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication with families and school staff.
• Ability to coordinate activities with professional staff, support staff, parents and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to students and their parents.
• Participate in multi-tiered support and inter-disciplinary meetings to discuss student diagnosis and treatment.
• Participate in initial and annual IEP development as appropriate.
• Collaborate with families and staff during weekly meetings to support social and emotional development.
• Adhere to procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines, and safeguards.
• Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure required meetings and services.

Skills

Counseling

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's Degree in Psychology

Endorsement as School Psychologist

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a School Psychologist. Join our team today and help us continue our mission to positively impact the lives of children and communities across the nation!

Benefits

• 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 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.

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified pediatric therapists, including school psychologists, speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to school psychology, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.