School Psychologist
Company: Denver Public Schools
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
EMILY GRIFFITH CAMPUS Northeast: Northwest: Southeast: Southwest
Traditional 186 work days per year FTE: 1.0 Salary Range: C lick
here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. ( Please note:
You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before
the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary
setting purposes. ) About this job: S chool Psychologists will
provide direct and indirect social, emotional, behavioral, and
mental health services for children and youth, as well as work with
families, school administrators, educators, and other professionals
to create supportive learning and social environments for all
students. In addition, School Psychologists will perform
psycho-education assessments of students from Preschool through
High School. W hat DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity,
Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will
Succeed.
- Competitive Teacher/SSP Compensation and Procomp Incentive
plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule.
Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via
onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer
letter) for salary setting purposes.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total
Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits ,
and PERA Retirement . What You'll Do:
- 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.
What You ll Need:
- Hold a Master s Degree or higher in School Psychology.
- Current Colorado Department of Education Special Service
Provider License - School Psychologist.
- 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.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including
pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental
status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information
(including family medical history), political affiliation, military
service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is
our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal
opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related
factors. by Jobble
Keywords: Denver Public Schools, Parker , School Psychologist, Healthcare , Denver, Colorado
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