SENIOR MANAGER, SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY AND ASSESSMENT

Denver Public Schools • Denver, CO

2d • $100,773 - $123,427

About The Position

The Senior Manager of School Psychology and Assessment provides strategic leadership and collaboratively organizes, assesses, and oversees the roles and practices of School Social Workers and School Psychologist within Mental Health and Student Well-Being.

This leader engages in the following: 1) Provides guidance and direction in school psychology and assessment practices to align with special education's strategic plan, 2) Ensures operational support for fulfilling District priorities and IDEA/504 assessment requirements, 3) Engages with departmental staff, principals, school personnel, and community stakeholders, 4) Hires and supervises centrally hired School Psychologists in service delivery and practice , and 4) Oversee recruitment and retention strategies for School Psychologists, and 5) Collaboratively oversees mental health practices across all DPS schools and students.

Requirements

• Minimum of an EdS in School Psychology is required - PhD is preferred
• 5+ of School Psychology experience is required
• 2+ of management or supervisory experience is required
• Active Colorado Department of Education (CDE) License in School Psychology is required
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Strong organizational and analytic skills and strong attention to detail
• Superior leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to develop and interpret data and manage resources Required Ability to motivate and influence others
• Ability to effectively lead a team
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to multi-task and juggle management of several high-priority projects in parallel
• High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a high-performing team
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Nice To Haves

• PhD is preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages the practice domains for every school psychologist and social worker within the Bilingual Special Education Assessment team (SEAS), ensuring operational excellence through performance evaluations, mentoring, and fostering professional development; Handles any concerns that arise
• Responsible for ensuring school psychology best practice in the District, including compliance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and 504
• Leads the special education strategic goals work for the department and collaborates with Special Education in supporting assessment teams, program design, process improvement and implementing new programs; leads work on designated special education projects and work groups, includes leadership and coordination of the Brain Steps Team as outlined by the Colorado Department of Education
• Oversees the assessment task force within the department, which involves approving the procurement of assessment materials. Facilitates and delivers professional development opportunities aligned with the goals of the department and division, emphasizing a commitment to social justice principles
• Partners in overseeing departmental operations, budgeting, objectives, programs, and strategic planning, while also analyzing departmental and central team requirements based on available data
• Assists with mental health, behavioral health, and social-emotional learning initiatives, providing support to the Department Leadership Team
• Leads the development and oversight of all coaching and team lead work for the Department of School Social Work and Psychological Services in collaboration with other department leaders/managers
• Holds responsibility as an individual with a Type C license, to sign any necessary agreement with an assessment publisher/product as the responsible party to oversee the utilization and administration of assessments in accordance to punisher requirements including web-based platforms
• Manages the practice domains for every School Psychologist and School Social Worker ensuring operational excellence through performance evaluations, mentoring, and fostering professional development. Handles any concerns that arise
• Responsible for ensuring School Psychology best practice in the District, including compliance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and 504
• Leads the special education strategic goals work for the department and collaborates with Special Education in supporting assessment teams, program design, process improvement and implementing new programs
• Leads work on designated special education projects and work groups, includes leadership and coordination of the Brain Steps Team as outlined by the Colorado Department of Education
• Oversees the assessment task force within the department, which involves approving the procurement of assessment materials. Facilitates and delivers professional development opportunities aligned with the goals of the department and division, emphasizing a commitment to social justice principles
• Partners in overseeing departmental operations, budgeting, objectives, programs, and strategic planning, while also analyzing departmental and central team requirements based on available data
• Assists with mental health, behavioral health, and social-emotional learning initiatives, providing support to the Department Leadership Team
• Leads the development and oversight of all coaching and senior lead work for School Social Workers and School Psychologists in Mental Health and Student Well-Being in collaboration with other department leaders/managers
• Holds responsibility as an individual with a Type C license, to sign any necessary agreement with an assessment publisher/product as the responsible party to oversee the utilization and administration of assessments in accordance to punisher requirements including web-based platforms

Benefits

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range: $100,773 - $123,427 Annually.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits - English Version or Health and Wellness Benefits - Spanish Version, and PERA Retirement. For additional information visit our New Employee Resources page.
• This position is represented by the ADMN employee association (bargaining unit). Please see the Employee Associations Page for the current master agreement and important documents associated with your bargaining unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees