School Psychologist - Bayou Gulch Campus 26/27 SY

Leman Classical School•Parker, CO

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About The Position

The primary role is to work with scholars, parents, and teachers to help Leman scholars achieve academic and behavioral success. They serve Leman scholars from all grade levels who require universal, targeted, and intensive intervention across special education and general education populations. He/she should demonstrate knowledge, skills, and commitment needed to provide direct and indirect services that help scholars succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. He/she will demonstrate understanding and empathy necessary for working with scholars, their families, and community resources.

Requirements

Master's Degree
CBI/ FBI Fingerprint Clearance / Background and Criminal History Clearance
Colorado certification as a School Psychologist
Must be knowledgeable in cognitive, behavioral, and academic testing and related skills
Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethical standards of School Psychology; the relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations; and applicable district policies.
First Aid and CPR Certification
Be a self-starter with an ownership attitude.
Demonstrates a strong sense of drive to meet goals.
Shows initiative and resourcefulness.
Performs accurate work in a timely manner.
Meets deadlines and sets priorities.
Uses common sense
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.
Works well with minimum supervision.
Is dependable and accepts responsibility.
Shows sensitivity and tact in dealing with others.
Accepts direction and constructive criticism.
Cooperates with fellow workers and other departments.
Follows school policies and safety rules.
Demonstrates a professional appearance on a daily basis.
Demonstrates a willingness to work as a team player.
Embraces collaboration with other professionals.
Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills.
Maintains a professional environment at all times.
Remains an active learner through ongoing professional development

Responsibilities

Meeting Mental Health IEP minutes for scholars in grades K-8
Provide teachers with consultation on scholar academic and behavior concerns
Scholar Study Team (SST) Shepherd
Write behavior plans for scholars
Identify scholars’ pro-social needs then plan and lead intervention groups
Provide grief support
Partner to train and equip teachers with bullying-prevention curriculum and behavior plans
Works with parents to facilitate support for their scholar's school adjustment
Alleviating family stress to enable the scholar to function more effectively in school & community
Participate on the Bullying and Safety Committee or Data and UIP committee
Serve as point person for any climate and culture surveys the school conducts
Conduct informal assessments to support scholars in both the general education population and in our Exceptional Scholars Program
Conduct suicide, self-harm, and threat assessments, following current DCSD trainings
Effectively implement crisis prevention, intervention, response and recovery efforts
Partners with all stakeholders to alleviate barriers to learning, engage scholars as individuals with unique interests and strengths, and promote scholar success at the scholars individual developmental level
Provide wrap-around resources for families to support needs that surpass the scope of what the school can provide as needed
Attend data team meetings, IEP meetings, and meetings of School Psychologist
Share other duties and coverage with the Social Worker and ESS team members
Assist in developing and implementing educational programs for scholar for exceptional children
Developing alternative programs for at-risk scholars
Identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect
Providing case management for scholars and families requiring multiple resources
Integrates assessment data into concise, organized, and educationally relevant evaluations