PSYCHOLOGIST (JOB ID: 60211)

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  Consult with staff and parents, make recommendations for developmentally appropriate services and strategies to assist in improving student achievement.
• Participate in crisis management by assessing risk, providing interventions, and making community referrals.
• Provide social and emotional intervention for students (in groups and individually).
• Consult with parents and school staff in the development of appropriate behavior goals/interventions.
• Evaluate the need for cognitive and 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.

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  Hold a Master’s Degree or higher in School Psychology.
• Possess a Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License with an endorsement in School Psychology.
• Have experience in the administration and interpretation of a variety of test instruments to evaluate cognitive ability, learning aptitudes, academic skills and eligibility for special education.
• Have experience using consultation techniques that allow for providing effective techniques that address problems in learning and behavior.
• Have experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• 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 demand of the position.

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  A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
• Competitive SSP/Teacher Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click

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• DPS Total Rewards includes time off , health and wellness benefits , and PERA Retirement .