Mental Health Professional
About The Position
LICENSED VACANCY Position is for the 2026-2027 school year POSITION: Mental Health Professional School Psychologist or School Social Worker LOCATION: 2300 West 67th Place, Denver, CO 80221 - Trailside Academy SCHOOL DESIGN OVERVIEW: Trailside Academy is a PK-8 Expeditionary Learning (EL) school that supports academic excellence through the following Habits of Character: accountability, perseverance, compassion, integrity, and advocacy. Expert staff in each classroom introduce students to rigorous and relevant content and encourage students to take ownership of their learning. From student ownership comes student pride in high-quality work. Trailside celebrates strong community and parent connections and offers many opportunities for families and community members to contribute time, knowledge, and enthusiasm. To learn more about the school culture, please visit Trailside Academy. WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS: In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value. To learn more about any one of the benefits and advantages of being a part of the Mapleton family, please visit our Benefits page.
Requirements
- Must hold a Special Services Provider license from the Colorado Department of Education with a School Psychologist or School Social Worker endorsement.
- Special Education staff are hired and assigned to schools and programs based on the level and type of student needs.
- Special Education assignments may require training from the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) on non-verbal de-escalation and physical restraint.
- Mandatory Title IX training is required by the Colorado Department of Education and for all public school employees.
Nice To Haves
- Additional endorsement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education preferred, or willingness to pursue endorsement or equivalent coursework.
Responsibilities
- Articulate and act on a personal vision that directly relates to the district's vision of Superior Quality Education for All.
- Identifies and addresses the diverse needs of learners in order to provide expanded opportunities and support for learner success.
- Establishes and maintains a strong collaborative and consultative working relationship with staff and parents.
- Exhibits commitments and competencies ensuring an integrated delivery model of service, including the demonstration of skills in developing and delivering counseling services.
- Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the IEP process and a standards-based system of designing and delivering services and assessments.
- Demonstrates and models' high expectations for all students to succeed.
- Understands that Special Education paperwork is an essential part of the position; organizes and completes paperwork on time and documents important events and contacts.
- Demonstrates effective time management, including completion of assessments, evaluations, and special education paperwork.
- Attends and/or facilitates student centered/parent friendly IEP meetings.
- Works collaboratively with administration, school, and District staff.
- Provides professional staff development as needed.
- Provides direct services to students and communicates effectively with parents.
- Supports behavior interventions for students and provides staff with effective strategies and interventions as needed.
- Understands and complies with all state and federal rules and regulations.
- Must be flexible and or adaptable to changing needs of schools, students, and meeting schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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