INTERN, SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (2027 - 2028 School Year)

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

School Psychologist Interns provide direct and indirect social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health services for children and youth. They work with families, school administrators, educators, and other professionals to create supportive learning and social environments for students. Interns may perform psycho-educational and cognitive assessments of students from preschool through high school as needed. Interns hold a Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Intern Authorization license and are supervised by district-assigned CDE-licensed School Psychologists. The authorization allows interns to work independently of their supervisor and fulfill nearly the full role of a career-level school psychologist. This internship is for the 2027–2028 school year. The application deadline is February 1, 2027; applications may be considered afterward if the position remains unfilled. Applicants must apply online through the Denver Public Schools job board. Employees must live and work from a permanent home address in Colorado while working for the district.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor's degree and enrollment in the final year of a Specialist (MA+30) or doctoral-level School Psychology program.
Current Colorado Department of Education Intern Authorization license with an endorsement in School Psychology.
Experience administering and interpreting a variety of test instruments to evaluate cognitive ability, learning aptitudes, academic skills, and special education eligibility.
Experience using consultation techniques to address problems in learning and behavior.
Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity; believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for the district.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Consult with staff and parents, making recommendations for developmentally appropriate services and strategies to improve student achievement.
Participate in crisis management by assessing risk, providing interventions, and making community referrals.
Provide individual and group social and emotional interventions for students.
Consult with parents and school staff to develop appropriate behavior goals and interventions.
Evaluate the need for cognitive, 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.
Perform psycho-educational and cognitive assessments of preschool-through-high-school students when needed.
Work with families, school administrators, educators, and other professionals to create supportive learning and social environments for students.