School Psychologist [83563]

Onward Education; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Onward Education in Adams County, CO is hiring School Psychologists for the 2026–2027 school year to provide evaluation services and IEP-focused social-emotional supports in a fully in-person setting. Openings: 2; Schedule: 32 hours/week; Setting: On-site only.

You will conduct 1:1 services, social-emotional evaluations, and participate in IEP development and documentation, with potential bilingual evaluation possibilities depending on assignment.

Qualifications

• SSP certification required.
• Ability to work fully in-person.
• Experience with evaluations, IEP processes, FBAs/BIPs, and school-based mental health supports preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct mental health services aligned to IEPs, including 1:1 meetings and social skills groups.
• Develop FBAs and BIPs and support implementation.
• Provide crisis support as needed.
• Conduct social-emotional evaluations, support IEP development, and complete required documentation.
• Deliver direct and indirect interventions for students requiring additional support.
• Participate in Child Find evaluations; program details may vary by assignment.

Skills

Evaluations & IEP processes

FBAs/BIPs experience

Education

SSP certification

Job description

Onward Education is partnering with a local school district to hire School Psychologists for the 2026–2027 school year in Adams County, CO. This is a fully in-person opportunity supporting students through evaluation services and IEP-focused social-emotional supports.

Brief Role Summary

In this role, you’ll provide both direct student support—including 1:1 services, small groups, and crisis support as needed—and evaluation/IEP services, including social-emotional evaluations, IEP development, and documentation. You may support Child Find programming and collaborate closely with school teams and families.

• Openings: 2
• Schedule: 32 hours/week
• Setting: On-site only (no remote/hybrid)
• School Year: 2026–2027

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct mental health services aligned to IEPs, including 1:1 meetings and social skills groups.
• Develop FBAs and BIPs and support implementation.
• Provide crisis support as needed.
• Conduct social-emotional evaluations, support IEP development, and complete required documentation.
• Deliver direct and indirect interventions for students requiring additional support.
• Participate in Child Find evaluations; program details may vary by assignment.

Possible Assignment Focuses:

• Child Find Evaluation Team support at an elementary site.
• District-level bilingual Child Find evaluations across multiple evaluation locations. This could align for a bilingual School Psychologist; in some cases, this need may also be met by a bilingual ECSE teacher, depending on assignment.

Qualifications:

• SSP (Special Service Provider) certification
• Ability to work fully in-person
• Experience with evaluations, IEP processes, FBAs/BIPs, and school-based mental health supports preferred

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you’re passionate about creating positive change and supporting students’ success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.