School Psychologist - Central Eval Team

Jeffco Public Schools; Colorado; On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeffco Public Schools in Jefferson County, Colorado, is seeking a School Psychologist for central evaluation duties and IEP collaboration. The role includes conducting social-emotional and cognitive evaluations to determine eligibility and mental health needs, and providing intervention resources.

The candidate will work with district teams, SPED colleagues, and families, applying research-based assessment practices and ensuring compliance with district policies.

Qualifications

• Masters or specialist degree in school psychology from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Colorado Special Services Provider license with endorsement as a School Psychologist required.
• DORA license preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish-English communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial social-emotional and cognitive evaluations as part of a district-level team.
• Apply principles, methods, and procedures for analysis of social, emotional, and cognitive abilities to determine eligibility and need for services.
• Provide intervention strategies and resources related to social, emotional, and behavioral needs that affect educational performance.
• Collaborate with SPED mental health providers and IEP teams.
• Administer and interpret formal and informal assessments relevant to presenting concerns.
• Communicate effectively with school teams, build central administrator relationships, and manage timelines.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Time management

Education

Masters or specialist degree in school psychology

Job description

Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Jeffco Public Schools' mission is to provide a quality education that prepares all students for a successful future. Maintaining a strong academic focus with quality instruction and frequent progress monitoring produces more successful outcomes for all students. All students, including students with disabilities, deserve the support of highly skilled education professionals dedicated to honoring and addressing each student's unique learning differences.

ABOUT YOU

Jeffco is a learning organization in which all staff must grow in their capacity to support and educate all students including those with special needs. Special Education professionals are committed to providing equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities who have the right, and deserve the opportunity, to meet the challenging expectations that have been established for their non-disabled peers. Highly efficacious educators understand that their knowledge and skills can assist students in overcoming educational barriers. Maintaining a strong academic focus with quality instruction including frequent progress monitoring produces more successful outcomes for all students. A robust continuum of services driven by student needs is essential.

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 08/26/2026

School Psych Central Eval
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 , Hours/Day: 8.000 , Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $56,085.00 - $75,142.00 Effective as of: 08-16-2025

Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY: Conduct initial social emotional and cognitive evaluations as part of a district-level team. Apply principles, methods, and procedures for an analysis of social, emotional, and cognitive abilities to determine special education eligibility and/or the need for mental health related services. Provide intervention strategies and resources related to social, emotional, and behavioral needs that adversely affect an individual's educational performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Use research-based and technically sound practices to drive decision-making and interventions; and collaborate with school personnel and parents in order to inform special education eligibility and IEP programming decisions.
Collaborate with school-based SPED mental health providers and IEP teams.
Utilize culturally and linguistically appropriate assessment protocols.
Administer and interpret formal and informal assessments that are relevant to the presenting concern regarding overall social, emotional, behavioral needs.
Manage time, organize material, and communicate with school teams, building, and central administrators to effectively manage individual student assessment; engage in problem solving processes with a variety of school-based teams.
Share knowledge with individuals and groups concerning social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development.
Advocate for the individual's social, emotional, behaviors needs across a variety of settings, with a specific emphasis on supporting inclusive opportunities.
Develop and/or participate in professional learning activities to maintain a high standard of service delivery.
Comply with Special Education Services and district policies and procedures (e.g., Medicaid billing, accident reporting).
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE 3 years working as a Psychologist following the completion of degree programs, experience as a School Psychologist preferred.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING Masters or specialist degree in school psychology from an accredited College or University.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OR REGISTRATIONS Valid Colorado Special Services Provider license with endorsement as a School Psychologist required. DORA (Department of Regulatory Agency) license preferred. NCSP Certification preferred. Bilingual Spanish-English communication skills preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships and function effectively as a team member and work collaboratively with others and independently as appropriate. Willingness to be flexible and respond to the changing needs of clients and the district. Ability to integrate educational theory, research, and expertise into appropriate practices for local contexts, in a style that facilitates positive change and continuous improvement. Must have effective group facilitation skills. Ability to use data to make educationally sound decisions. Knowledge of best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment; and of applicable rules and laws that govern educational decisions. Ability to read and interpret documents; write reports and correspondence; apply appropriate mathematical concepts; and to use and integrate technology appropriately in daily work which includes, but is not limited to, efficient voice mail systems, application of basic computer skills to effectively use e-mail, internet, word processing, and write IEP's.
The physical requirements, mental requirements and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to travel between schools/sites served. Normal routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking; and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can not always be anticipated. Ability to lift and carry equipment, such as large test kits, up to 35 pounds.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to analyze complex situations, identify potential risks, and devise effective solutions. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other teams. Ability to manage time and priorities to meet deadlines. High level of accuracy in recalling and interpreting policies, protocols, and best practices. Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure and maintain professional demeanor while dealing with stressful or sensitive situations. Flexibility to adapt to varying schedules, unexpected crises, and changes in school policies or procedures.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a semi-secured office building with a typical office environment and risk factors. May visit both elementary and secondary school sites. Typical elementary school building may also contain libraries, computer labs, and kitchens. Typical secondary school campus may also contain libraries, science labs, computer labs, kitchens, auditoriums, gymnasiums & athletic fields, and possibly specialized shops. May be exposed to outside elements during travel between campuses and offices.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions

Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.

The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.