School Psychologist

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is looking for a School Psychologist to provide essential mental health services, conduct assessments, and collaborate with families and educators to create supportive learning environments. This role requires a Master's degree and the necessary licensing, with an attractive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Hold a Master’s Degree or higher in School Psychology.
• Current School Psychologist License required.
• Experience in cognitive and social-emotional assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect mental health services for students.
• Consult with parents and school administrators on interventions.
• Conduct psycho-educational assessments.

Skills

Cultural competence

Crisis management

Behavioral assessment

Consultation techniques

Education

Master’s Degree in School Psychology

Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License - School Psychologist

Job description

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Denver Public Schools provided pay range

This range is provided by Denver Public Schools. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$55,257.00/yr - $100,330.00/yr

** 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. In addition, School Psychologists will 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 Student Will Succeed.
• Competitive Teacher/SSP Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (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 (this is for 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative, Education, and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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