School Psychologist

Colorado Early Colleges • Fort Collins, CO

19d • $90 - $90 • Onsite

About The Position

The School Psychologist is responsible for providing recommendations and plans for students in overcoming psychological or mental health problems.

Requirements

• Masters degree in School Psychology preferred.
• Colorado State Certification (CDE) as a School Psychologist.
• All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background check and references.
• As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States

Responsibilities

• Upholds CECs beliefs found on the CEC website.
• Serves as a resource and consultant on mental health and child/adolescent psychology, conducts in-service programs as requested.
• Conducts psychological assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning and overcoming psychological issues.
• Conducts individual, group, or facilitative therapy for students whose diagnosed problems would benefit from behavior modification or differentiated instruction.
• Assists with the identification and placement of all types of exceptional students.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with psychological services.
• Attends IEP meetings as needed for students with special needs.
• Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
• Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees