Psychologist - (Pool Posting, Location to be Determined)

Cherry Creek•Denver, CO

About The Position

School Psychologists in Cherry Creek support students’ learning, social development, and mental and behavioral health through problem solving, assessment, data-based decision-making, and evidence-based interventions. They collaborate and consult with educators, families, and other professionals to help create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments for all students. School psychologists provide a comprehensive range of services consistent with current National Association of School Psychologists standards and uphold the district’s core values of Equity, Growth Mindset, Whole Wellbeing, Relationships, and Engagement. The role includes assessment and data collection; consultation and collaboration; academic, social, and mental health interventions; school-wide practices to promote learning; preventive and crisis response services; family–school collaboration; services responsive to diversity; research and program evaluation; and ethical, legal, and professional practice. The psychologist documents assessments and services in district student information systems and participates in professional development. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Master’s degree in school psychology.
Experience delivering mental health interventions in a school setting.
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment, such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, and email.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Intermediate organizational skills.
Advanced verbal and written communication and interpersonal relations skills.
Ability and desire to work as a team member.
Ability to guide, direct, or influence people.
Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.
Valid, unexpired Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Services Provider (SSP) license.
Valid, unexpired CDE School Psychologist (Ages Birth–21) endorsement.

Nice To Haves

Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) certification.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Racially conscious and culturally competent, with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Use varied assessment and data-collection methods to identify student and school-community strengths and needs, develop services and programs, and measure progress and outcomes.
Consult and collaborate with colleagues, students, families, and other stakeholders to promote effective implementation of services.
Implement and evaluate services supporting students’ cognitive and academic skills in collaboration with others.
Implement and evaluate services supporting socialization, learning, and mental and behavioral health, including behavioral supports, individual and group counseling, and social-skills training.
Develop and implement practices and strategies that create and maintain effective, supportive learning environments, such as positive behavior interventions and supports.
Promote services that enhance learning, mental and behavioral health, safety, and physical well-being, and implement crisis preparation, response, and recovery.
Implement and evaluate services responsive to culture and context, facilitate family–school partnerships, and coordinate interactions with community agencies to improve academic and social-behavioral outcomes.
Provide services that promote effective functioning for people with diverse characteristics, cultures, and backgrounds; respect diversity in development and learning; and advocate for social justice.
Evaluate and apply research, and collaborate with others using techniques and technology resources for data collection, measurement, and analysis to support effective practices at individual, group, and systems levels.
Provide services consistent with ethical, legal, and professional standards; make responsive ethical and professional decisions; collaborate with professionals; document assessments and services in district student information systems; and demonstrate effective professional work characteristics.
Engage in professional development through district opportunities, workshops or conferences, and staying informed about relevant policies, laws, and legislation.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.