Network School Psychologist - (2025-2026 School Year)

DSST Public Schools • Denver, CO

30d • $70,300 - $85,700 • Onsite

About The Position

DSST’s Network Evaluation Specialist – School Psychologist plays a critical role in ensuring students with disabilities receive high-quality, legally compliant special education evaluations. Reporting to the Home Office Exceptional Learner Team, this role supports schools in identifying students with social-emotional needs, conducting initial and re-evaluations, and collaborating closely with school teams and families to connect students to appropriate services. The Network School Psychologist, Evaluation Specialist will assess students for cognitive as well as social emotional impacts and support in creating connections with school based teams and the community to provide appropriate supports. This position will include working closely with the school based team and families to understand impact areas, complete the necessary assessments, and summarizing results in a holistic, comprehensive manner so schools and families can connect students with the appropriate supports. The Network School Psychologist, Evaluation Specialist will support student cases across the DSST network at both the Middle School and High School levels and may include students who receive mild/moderate support as well as center programming. This role requires significant interpersonal skills given the collaboration between families, school teams and special service providers as well as strong communication, organization and time management.

Requirements

• 3+ Years serving as a School Psychologist at the middle school or high school level
• 3+ Years experience administering a variety of standardized assessments, conducting root cause analysis and writing holistic, comprehensive evaluation reports.
• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, @lead exemplary lives.
• Desire to personally and professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist and anti-ableist educator.
• Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students.
• Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve their practice, communication, and leadership skills.
• Masters Degree in School Psychology from accredited university
• Hold a valid Colorado Special Service Provider endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated success building trust with students, families, and staff across lines of difference

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-school assessments and participate in eligibility meetings (on average) 4–5 days per week.
• At the direction of the Lead Network Evaluation Specialist and in collaboration with the Home Office Exceptional Learner Team, be assigned to schools and individual cases throughout the DSST network in order to ensure all students with disabilities have strong, comprehensive evaluations and assessments that match students with the appropriate in school and community support.
• Assignments will include working on several special education evaluations simultaneously and supporting multiple schools throughout the course of a week.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with members of the school Special Education Team including special service providers.
• Communicate with General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, and Special Service Providers about information needed and timelines for assessments and special education evaluations.
• Communicate regularly with families, outside providers, and comprehensive IEP teams in a collaborative and student focused manner.
• Communicate regularly with the Home Office Exceptional Learner and Home Office Mental Health Team as needed.
• Coached and managed by the Lead Network Evaluation Specialist including weekly coaching and development meetings.

Benefits

• DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits, including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff.
• DSST Staff enjoy 11+ weeks off per year + paid PTO (from Day 1!)
• DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute, New Educator Institute, New Leader Institute, Leader You, and Teaching & Learning Institute.
• Weekly 1:1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus.
• Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers, Emerging Leaders, and School Director in Training Programs.
• DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level