School Psychologist Intern — Equity, SEL & Assessments

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking School Psychologist Interns to provide direct and indirect social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health services for children and youth from Preschool through High School. Interns will be supervised by district licensed School Psychologists and may conduct psycho-educational assessments under the Intern Authorization license.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and staff to promote student success, equity, and social-emotional learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and be in final year of Specialist (MA+30) or Doctoral level School Psychology Program.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Current Colorado Department of Education Intern Authorization license with an endorsement in School Psychology.
• Have experience in the administration and interpretation of a variety of test instruments to evaluate cognitive ability, learning aptitudes, academic skills and eligibility for special education.
• Have experience using consultation techniques that allow for providing effective techniques that address problems in learning and behavior.
• Have experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Consults with staff and parents, make recommendations for developmentally appropriate services and strategies to assist in improving student achievement
• Participates in crisis management by assessing risk, providing interventions, and making community referrals
• Provides social and emotional intervention for students (In groups and individually)
• Consults with parents and school staff in the development of appropriate behavior goals / interventions
• Evaluates the need for cognitive and social and emotional support under Section 504 and IDEA; Interprets assessment data and develop goals to meet individual student needs
• Support district initiatives on social and emotional learning

Skills

Psycho-educational assessment

Cognitive testing

Interpreting assessment data

Consultation with families and Educ

Culturally responsive practice

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Specialist (MA+30) or Doctoral level School Psychology Program

Master’s Degree preferred

Colorado Department of Education Intern Authorization license (School Psychology)

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking School Psychologist Interns to provide direct and indirect social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health services for children and youth from Preschool through High School. Interns will be supervised by district licensed School Psychologists and may conduct psycho-educational assessments under the Intern Authorization license.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families and staff to promote student success, equity, and social-emotional learning.