School Psychologist or Social Worker - Elementary

27J Schools; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

27J Schools is seeking a School Psychologist or School Social Worker for Brantner Elementary School (K-5) in the Denver metro area. The role coordinates assessments, consults with staff and families, and promotes a safe, supportive learning environment that advances student success.

The position requires a valid Colorado Special Services License in School Psychology, an Ed.S or PhD in School Psychology, and NCSP credential. Collaboration with a high-functioning team is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Special Services License in School Psychology from the Colorado Department of Education.
• Ed.S or PhD in School Psychology required.
• National Certified School Psychologist certification required.
• DORA license in Clinical Psychology encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a PST member to develop intervention plans based on identified needs.
• Consult with staff on research-based interventions for mental health/behavior concerns.
• Conduct comprehensive educational evaluations to identify academic skills and social/emotional development.
• Facilitate Initial Eligibility IEP process and ensure compliance with IDEA and state laws.
• Provide short-term counseling services aligned with IEP goals.
• Develop and monitor Behavior Intervention Plans and IEP goals related to behavior.
• Participate in crisis intervention and provide resources to students and families.
• Provide consultation to 504 teams when requested by district/building coordinators.
• Follow district policies and professional guidelines with sound professional judgment.

Skills

Multitasking

Team player

Continuous learning

Student empowerment

Education

Ed.S or PhD in School Psychology

National Certified School Psychologist

Colorado Special Services License in School Psychology

DORA license in Clinical Psychology encouraged

Job description

To drive our mission, 27J Schools employs over 2,000 team members in a variety of professions including educators, administrators, secretaries, accountants, software engineers, programmers, custodians, student support paras, and more.In facilities & operations, we have opportunities for HVAC techs, groundskeepers, electricians, construction managers, school safety personnel, planners, and maintenance.

Located in the Denver metro area 27J is close to the city, DEN airport, Boulder and all the best Colorado has to offer. We empower students in Brighton, Commerce City and Thornton.

School Psychologist or Social Worker - Elementary JobID: 10646

• Date Posted:
  10/13/2026
  
• Location:
  Brantner Elementary School (K-5)
  
• Date Available:
  ASAP
  
• Closing Date:
  10/20/2026
  

27J Schools is currently seeking a School Psychologist or School Social Worker. This position will coordinate and implement assessment and intervention techniques, consult with staff members, professionals and families as appropriate to assist in fostering a safe school environment and break down barriers to student success.

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of the building level Problem-Solving Team (PST) to assist in synthesizing information in order to support the development of an appropriate intervention plan based on identified needs.
Consult with school staff regarding the implementation of research-based interventions for students experiencing mental health and/or behavioral related concerns/issues as appropriate:
a. May involve modification recommendations of the classroom environment, instructional styles or expectation levels for the student.
b. May involve serving as the liaison between the school, family and outside agencies regarding the students' concerns.

• As appropriate, performs comprehensive educational relevant evaluations to identify students' academic skills, learning aptitudes, personality and emotional development, adaptive behavior, and social skills.
• Facilitate and case‑manage the process involved in completing an Initial Eligibility IEP, including staff and home‑school communication, and ensuring compliance with the Individual with Disabilities Education Act, and state laws.
• Provide short‑term group or individual counseling services as necessary and in accordance with building identified needs and/or a student's IEP. May involve developing and progress monitoring social‑emotional and behavior IEP goals.
• Ensure that Functional Behavioral Assessments are completed with the support of designated team members in order to write and develop Behavior Intervention Plans, and help draft IEP goals related to behavior and social/emotional development.
• Participate in crisis intervention (threat/suicide assessments, safety plans, crisis intervention teams, building safety concerns, etc.) and as necessary, provide resources to students and parents.
• Provide consultation to 504 teams at the request of the 504 District and Building Coordinator and Building Administrator.
• Follow district, department and school policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and/or guidelines, and the provisions of the contract as well as exercise professional judgment when acting the in absence of a covering guideline or policy.

Qualifications

• A validSpecial Services License in School Psychology from the Colorado Department of Education.
• Ed.S or PhD in School Psychology is required.
• A valid National Certificated School Psychologist.
• Applicants are highly encouraged to have a DORA (Department of Regulatory Services) license in Clinical Psychology, but not required.
• The ability to handle many complex tasks simultaneously.
• The ability and interest to be part of a high‑functioning team. (Having respected and trusted colleagues, preferably as teammates, makes the demands of teaching sustainable.)
• The ability and interest to learn continuously and to adapt to changing circumstances (student characteristics, curriculum, and so on).
• A belief in empowering all children as owners of their learning.