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Adams 12 Five Star Schools

School Psychologist

Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Adams 12 Five Star Schools . Location: Thornton, CO. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position for 9 months per year, 40 hours per week, replacement – permanent/regular. Salary information is provided via the district's certified salary schedule. Benefits are described in the Benefits section below. Responsibilities

Develop individual, group or system level interventions which improve identified problems or concerns, including academic, social/emotional/behavioral/mental health needs as they relate to educational progress. Use research-based and technically sound practices to drive decision-making and interventions; collaborate with school personnel and parents to develop and modify student intervention strategies. Facilitate functional assessment of behavior (FBA) and design/implement and progress monitor intervention plans. Conduct, interpret and implement student assessments including record reviews, interviews, observations, and standardized measures. Administer and interpret norm-referenced and curriculum-based edumetric and psychological assessment measures. Participate in team-based follow-up activities to review student progress, analyze data, and modify individual interventions. Review school-wide assessment data to assist building staff in interpreting and designing school-wide interventions. Serve as liaison among district buildings, families and community; collaborate with various teams to assure positive outcomes for all learners. Participate in interdisciplinary staffing to determine eligibility, planning, and re-evaluation for students who require special education services/programs. Comply with Student Support Services and district policies and procedures (e.g., Medicaid billing, accident reporting). Other duties as assigned. Education And Related Work Experience

Master's degree or higher. Must be a minimum of 18 years old. Licenses, Registrations Or Certifications

Criminal background check required for hire. Must possess, or be able to obtain from, or be in process with, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) for a valid Colorado Educator License within 30 days of hire. Must possess the required license and endorsement. If highly qualified by content test or semester hours, with no endorsement: applicant must possess a Colorado educator license with a passing score on a CDE approved content test or 24 semester hours in specific core content classes as determined by Human Resources. Preferred

Preference given to candidates with ELL Training and/or an ESL or Linguistically Diverse Education Endorsement. Salary And Benefits

Salary placement on our Certified Salary schedule is dependent on education and/or work experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, and other programs for eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately upon hire. To learn more about benefits, please see our Benefits Overview. Notes

This posting is not inclusive of the full job description. Rev. 8/2024

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