School Psychologist

Englewood Schools • Denver, CO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Psychologist supports the academic and social-emotional success of students in grades K–6 by conducting multidisciplinary evaluations, determining special education eligibility, developing data-driven IEPs, and providing evidence-based counseling and crisis intervention through a trauma-informed approach. The role collaborates with school staff and families to implement MTSS and social-emotional support frameworks, leads functional behavioral assessment and behavior intervention plan processes for complex behavioral needs, and promotes equitable practices and an inclusive school culture. The position may also train staff to support students with disabilities in general education and help develop positive community relations among stakeholders.

Charles Hay World School houses a center-based affective needs program. Experience with students with significant needs related to emotional regulation, impulse control, social skills, or serious emotional disabilities is preferred.

The position is exempt, 1.0 FTE, and scheduled for 191 days per year. It is benefits-eligible. The School Psychologist may supervise support personnel and is responsible for maintaining assessment and equipment inventories, clinical and administrative records, and service quality. The role reports to the Principal and Executive Director of Student Services. The posting lists the location as Charles Hay World School and Clayton Elementary.

Requirements

• Master's degree in psychology.
• Certification through the National Association of School Psychologists.
• Valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Valid Colorado Special Services License with School Psychologist endorsement.
• English fluency, assessed through the application and interview process.
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Computer and technology skills.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions and perform duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective collaboration, communication, analysis, instruction, negotiation, coordination, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to compare, compute, synthesize, and evaluate information.
• Ability to meet attendance standards and work the necessary hours to fulfill essential responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with district policies and applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of frequent lifting of 5–10 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; frequent sitting, bending, walking, and standing; and occasional stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills.
• Experience supporting students with significant needs related to emotional regulation, impulse control, social skills, and serious emotional disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, safe, respectful learning environment with effective management structures, routines, and opportunities for student engagement and achievement.
• Organize processes, procedures, and data collection to use time effectively.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to understand student strengths and needs through evaluation, educational program planning, and service delivery.
• Evaluate students using functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, observations, checklists, histories, and interviews.
• Synthesize evaluation results into comprehensive written reports that describe strengths and barriers, inform program development, and guide evidence-based intervention.
• Develop intervention plans based on student needs and evaluation results.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation findings, make recommendations, and develop IEPs and intervention plans.
• Design, develop, and provide targeted, evidence-based interventions in the school environment.
• Consult with school-based teams and collaborate with educators across grades or subject areas to support student outcomes and connect disciplines.
• Apply and demonstrate relevant strategies and techniques; align objectives, strategies, activities, materials, resources, and assessments with individual student needs.
• Use data management tools to analyze results and identify student strengths and opportunities for improvement.
• Teach, monitor, and collaborate with educational personnel, community agencies, parents or guardians, and students to increase understanding of student needs.
• Provide continuing education and in-service training for educational personnel, parents, and community-based service providers.
• Give students constructive, specific, timely feedback that supports their performance.
• Communicate with parents and staff about student progress and opportunities, using technology or other communication channels as appropriate.
• Participate in professional development and use professional literature, research, and continuing education to maintain evidence-based practice and meet Colorado licensure requirements.
• Follow professional ethical codes and standards of practice in decision-making.
• Prioritize and schedule work independently; manage and maintain inventories of equipment and assessments; and project resource needs for budget planning.
• Maintain clinical and administrative records in accordance with professional standards, state guidelines, and district policy.
• Review services and make changes to support service quality.
• Possibly supervise support personnel, including assigning and directing work, supporting training and development, providing performance feedback, and addressing complaints or problems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) pre-tax savings options, with monthly District HSA contributions.
• Short- and long-term disability programs, with costs fully covered.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling and support services.
• Wellness programs.
• Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) retirement plan.
• Additional retirement savings options, including 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans.
• Optional voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, cancer, and accident plans.
• Annual $1,000 stipend for obtaining and maintaining certification as described in the Negotiated Agreement.

What This Job Offers

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