School Psychologist - Aurora, Colorado

Sunbelt Staffing; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing option

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking qualified School Psychologists to provide essential leave coverage across K-8 settings near Aurora, CO. Positions vary from elementary to middle school with both short-term and longer-term placements available.

Responsibilities include counseling, assessments, crisis response, MTSS collaboration, and data-driven intervention planning. Competitive hourly compensation and benefits may be included; postings remain open for 60 days.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher in School Psychology or Psychology specialty.
• Active Special Service Provider License (School Psychology) issued by Colorado Department of Education.
• Previous school-based experience required.
• Proven skills in student assessment, crisis management, and collaborative teaming.
• Exceptional oral/written communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct counseling services both group and individual to students with IEP mental health goals.
• Develop and execute interventions tailored to academic, social, emotional, and behavioral wellness.
• Document services, progress reports, IEP goals, and behavioral plans clearly and promptly.
• Conduct cognitive, social-emotional, and behavioral assessments, interpreting findings for school teams and families.
• Provide crisis intervention, including suicide risk and threat assessments, and help implement school safety plans.
• Lead and participate in collaborative meetings, including IEP teams, MTSS, and behavioral health teams.
• Offer psychoeducation, academic/behavior consultation, and professional development for staff.
• Connect families and students to critical community and mental health resources.
• Support general education students with interventions and staff consultation.

Skills

Student assessment

Crisis management

Collaboration

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Master's degree in School Psychology

Colorado SPS license (School Psychology)

Tools

Assessment tools

Job description

Step into a crucial role supporting students academic and social-emotional success in a dynamic school environment near Aurora, CO. Multiple contract opportunities are open for highly skilled School Psychologists to provide essential leave coverage across various school sites, ranging from elementary to middle school settings. Assignments and weekly hours will vary depending on the coverage selected, with options available for both short-term and longer-term placements.

Key Qualifications:

• Masters degree or higher in School Psychology or Psychology specialty
• Active Special Service Provider License (School Psychology) issued by Colorado Department of Education
• Previous school-based experience is required
• Proven skills in student assessment, crisis management, and collaborative teaming
• Exceptional oral/written communication and interpersonal abilities
• Strong computer proficiency
• Ability to thrive amid shifting priorities and diverse student needs

In this role, youll:

• Deliver direct counseling servicesboth group and individualto students with IEP mental health goals
• Develop and execute interventions tailored to academic, social, emotional, and behavioral wellness
• Document services, progress reports, IEP goals, and behavioral plans clearly and promptly
• Conduct cognitive, social/emotional, and behavioral assessments, interpreting findings for school teams and families
• Provide crisis intervention, including suicide risk and threat assessments, and help implement school safety plans
• Lead and participate in collaborative meetings, including IEP teams, MTSS, and behavioral health teams
• Offer psychoeducation, academic/behavior consultation, and professional development for staff
• Connect families and students to critical community and mental health resources
• Support general education students with interventions and staff consultation

This contract assignment offers a chance to meaningfully impact K-8 student outcomes while expanding your clinical expertise in a supportive school setting.

Compensation for this position ranges from $25.00 to $67.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.