School Psychologist

Littleton Public Schools; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement plans

Professional development programs

Job summary

A premier school district is seeking a School Psychologist at Little Raven Elementary School in Littleton, Colorado. This role involves assessing and counseling students, ensuring knowledge of special education laws, and maintaining effective relationships with students, parents, and staff. Candidates must have at least 60 graduate semester hours in psychology and appropriate endorsements. Competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement savings plans. Join an educational destination that fosters professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective behavior management techniques.
• Ability to establish cooperative relationships with colleagues and parents.
• Endorsements as school psychologist.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students individually and in groups.
• Conduct behavior assessments and crisis interventions.
• Run effective counseling groups.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to support students.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Flexibility in responding to changing needs

Knowledge of current special education laws and practices

Effective group facilitation

Knowledge of best practices in assessment

Data-driven IEP development

Education

Minimum of 60 graduate semester hours for school psychologist preparation

Eligibility for Colorado Department of Education License

Appropriate endorsement(s) as school psychologist

Job description

School Psychologist at Little Raven Elementary School - 1.0 FTE

Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you.

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown Denver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100 percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of close community ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but a destination for exceptional educators to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!

DUTIES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain and demonstrate flexibility in responding to changing needs; knowledge of current special education laws and practices; demonstrate effective group facilitation skills; ability to work individually with students; knowledge of best practices in assessment, service delivery and response to intervention models; demonstrate ability in using data in developing IEPs, functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, danger assessments and crisis intervention; ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with colleagues, students and parents; desire and ability to function as a team member; ability to work with students in whole class and small group settings, knowledge of effective behavior management techniques; knowledge of running effective counseling groups; case management; crisis intervention; effective oral and written communication skills.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

1. Minimum of 60 graduate semester hours for the preparation of school psychologist.
2. Hold or be eligible to hold a Colorado Department of Education License.
3. Hold appropriate endorsement(s) as school psychologist.

EXPERIENCE

1. Successful completion of internship in school psychology.
2. Previous teaching experience subject area and/or level desirable.

STARTING SALARY RANGE

Annual salary schedule based on 1.0 FTE

FTE: 1.0

BENEFIT INFORMATION

Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professional development programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at:

https://www.littletonpublicschools.net/o/lps/page/employee-benefits