School Psychologist - Equity-Centered Student Support

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking School Psychologists to provide direct and indirect social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health services for children and youth, collaborating with families, school administrators, educators, and other professionals to create supportive learning environments for all students.

The role includes psycho-education assessments for students from Preschool through High School and supporting transition programming, with opportunities to contribute to district

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in School Psychology.
• Current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License - School Psychologist is required.
• Experience administering and interpreting a variety of test instruments to evaluate cognitive ability, social/emotional development, academic skills and eligibility for special education.
• Experience using consultation techniques to address problems in learning and behavior.
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Commitment to equity and high-quality education for all students.
• Proficiency with Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Education

Master's degree or higher in School Psychology

Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License - School Psychologist (required)

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking School Psychologists to provide direct and indirect social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health services for children and youth, collaborating with families, school administrators, educators, and other professionals to create supportive learning environments for all students.

The role includes psycho-education assessments for students from Preschool through High School and supporting transition programming, with opportunities to contribute to district