Senior School Psychologist: Admissions & Program Consultation

The Austin Centers for Exceptional Students; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Health savings account

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid training

Job summary

Austin Centers for Exceptional Students (ACES) seeks a School Psychologist – Admissions, Placement, and Program Consultation to serve as a senior-level consultant and liaison across ACES, school districts, charter schools, families, and community partners.

The role focuses on admissions, placement recommendations, program alignment, and special education consultation rather than psychoeducational evaluations, with leadership responsibilities in district partnerships and compliance.

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a School Psychology degree and state certification/licensure as required by the state.
• Minimum of ten years of successful experience as a School Psychologist.
• Strong knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and state special education regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review referral packets including IEPs, MET reports, REDs, behavioral data, and other records.
• Interpret psychoeducational evaluations to assist district partners with services and placements.
• Analyze students' academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional needs for program alignment.
• Provide placement recommendations and communicate services to districts, families, and teams.
• Participate in intake meetings, admissions reviews, and student transition planning.
• Consult with ACES leadership and district teams regarding eligibility, evaluation, and programming.
• Support district partners in mentoring new school psychologists and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Project management

Education

Master's, Specialist (Ed.S.), or Doctoral degree in School Psychology

Job description

Austin Centers for Exceptional Students (ACES) seeks a School Psychologist – Admissions, Placement, and Program Consultation to serve as a senior-level consultant and liaison across ACES, school districts, charter schools, families, and community partners.

The role focuses on admissions, placement recommendations, program alignment, and special education consultation rather than psychoeducational evaluations, with leadership responsibilities in district partnerships and compliance.