DSST Public Schools
Network School Psychologist - (2025-2026 School Year)
DSST Public Schools, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Overview
POSITION: Network School Psychologist Evaluation Specialist GRADE LEVEL: Middle and High School LOCATION: Based in Denver CO with travel to 16 schools across Denver and Aurora SALARY: $70,300 - $85,700 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver. STATUS: Full time benefits eligible exempt in-person position (Denver CO) START: First day of new staff training July 23, 2025. You can view the current School Year Calendar here. Key Roles & Responsibilities
DSSTs Network Evaluation Specialist School Psychologist plays a critical role in ensuring students with disabilities receive high-quality legally compliant special education evaluations. Reporting to the Home Office Exceptional Learner Team this role supports schools in identifying students with social-emotional needs conducting initial and re-evaluations and collaborating closely with school teams and families to connect students to appropriate services. The Network School Psychologist Evaluation Specialist will assess students for cognitive as well as social emotional impacts and support in creating connections with school based teams and the community to provide appropriate supports. This position will include working closely with the school based team and families to understand impact areas complete the necessary assessments and summarizing results in a holistic comprehensive manner so schools and families can connect students with the appropriate supports. The Network School Psychologist Evaluation Specialist will support student cases across the DSST network at both the Middle School and High School levels and may include students who receive mild / moderate support as well as center programming. This role requires significant interpersonal skills given the collaboration between families school teams and special service providers as well as strong communication organization and time management. Evaluation & Assessment (80%) Conduct in-school assessments and participate in eligibility meetings (on average) 45 days per week. At the direction of the Lead Network Evaluation Specialist and in collaboration with the Home Office Exceptional Learner Team be assigned to schools and individual cases throughout the DSST network in order to ensure all students with disabilities have strong comprehensive evaluations and assessments that match students with the appropriate in school and community support. Assignments will include working on several special education evaluations simultaneously and supporting multiple schools throughout the course of a week. Collaboration & Communication (20%) Build strong collaborative relationships with members of the school Special Education Team including special service providers. Communicate with General Education Teachers Special Education Teachers and Special Service Providers about information needed and timelines for assessments and special education evaluations. Communicate regularly with families outside providers and comprehensive IEP teams in a collaborative and student focused manner. Communicate regularly with the Home Office Exceptional Learner and Home Office Mental Health Team as needed. Coached and managed by the Lead Network Evaluation Specialist including weekly coaching and development meetings. Minimum Qualifications
School Psychology Experience: 3 Years serving as a School Psychologist at the middle school or high school level 3 Years experience administering a variety of standardized assessments conducting root cause analysis and writing holistic comprehensive evaluation reports. An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals @lead exemplary lives. Desire to personally and professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist and anti-ableist educator. Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color students with disabilities and / or multilingual students. Self-awareness a regular practice of reflection and a desire to continuously improve their practice communication and leadership skills. Education & Licensure: Masters Degree in School Psychology from accredited university Hold a valid Colorado Special Service Provider endorsement. You can read more about obtaining a Colorado Special Education Endorsement here. We recommend reaching out to CDE directly for information on transferring your out of state credentials. Ideal Qualifications
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated success building trust with students families and staff across lines of difference WHO WE ARE Why Join DSST
At DSST Public Schools we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST you play a part in ensuring all 7500 students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education. Interview Expectations
For most of our positions we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here. Benefits & Community
Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff. Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy 11 weeks off per year paid PTO (from Day 1!) Professional Development: As a learning organization DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below : DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute New Educator Institute New Leader Institute Leader You and Teaching & Learning Institute. Weekly 1 :
1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus. Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers Emerging Leaders and School Director in Training Programs. Read more here. And more! DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired! EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of race color religion National origin sex (including pregnancy and related conditions sexual orientation or gender identity) Age (40 and older) Disability Genetic information (including employer requests for or purchase use or disclosure of genetic tests genetic services or family medical history) retaliation for filing a charge reasonably opposing discrimination or participating in a discrimination lawsuit investigation or proceeding in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing walking bending kneeling stooping and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and / or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand arm and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Key Skills Experience Working With Students Organizational skills Classroom Management Behavioral Health Classroom Experience Mediation Experience Special Education Conflict Management Teaching Experience with Children Public Speaking Word Processing Employment Type :
Full-Time Experience :
years Vacancy :
1 Monthly Salary Salary : 70300 - 85700
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POSITION: Network School Psychologist Evaluation Specialist GRADE LEVEL: Middle and High School LOCATION: Based in Denver CO with travel to 16 schools across Denver and Aurora SALARY: $70,300 - $85,700 based on aligned years of experience up to 10 years. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver. STATUS: Full time benefits eligible exempt in-person position (Denver CO) START: First day of new staff training July 23, 2025. You can view the current School Year Calendar here. Key Roles & Responsibilities
DSSTs Network Evaluation Specialist School Psychologist plays a critical role in ensuring students with disabilities receive high-quality legally compliant special education evaluations. Reporting to the Home Office Exceptional Learner Team this role supports schools in identifying students with social-emotional needs conducting initial and re-evaluations and collaborating closely with school teams and families to connect students to appropriate services. The Network School Psychologist Evaluation Specialist will assess students for cognitive as well as social emotional impacts and support in creating connections with school based teams and the community to provide appropriate supports. This position will include working closely with the school based team and families to understand impact areas complete the necessary assessments and summarizing results in a holistic comprehensive manner so schools and families can connect students with the appropriate supports. The Network School Psychologist Evaluation Specialist will support student cases across the DSST network at both the Middle School and High School levels and may include students who receive mild / moderate support as well as center programming. This role requires significant interpersonal skills given the collaboration between families school teams and special service providers as well as strong communication organization and time management. Evaluation & Assessment (80%) Conduct in-school assessments and participate in eligibility meetings (on average) 45 days per week. At the direction of the Lead Network Evaluation Specialist and in collaboration with the Home Office Exceptional Learner Team be assigned to schools and individual cases throughout the DSST network in order to ensure all students with disabilities have strong comprehensive evaluations and assessments that match students with the appropriate in school and community support. Assignments will include working on several special education evaluations simultaneously and supporting multiple schools throughout the course of a week. Collaboration & Communication (20%) Build strong collaborative relationships with members of the school Special Education Team including special service providers. Communicate with General Education Teachers Special Education Teachers and Special Service Providers about information needed and timelines for assessments and special education evaluations. Communicate regularly with families outside providers and comprehensive IEP teams in a collaborative and student focused manner. Communicate regularly with the Home Office Exceptional Learner and Home Office Mental Health Team as needed. Coached and managed by the Lead Network Evaluation Specialist including weekly coaching and development meetings. Minimum Qualifications
School Psychology Experience: 3 Years serving as a School Psychologist at the middle school or high school level 3 Years experience administering a variety of standardized assessments conducting root cause analysis and writing holistic comprehensive evaluation reports. An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals @lead exemplary lives. Desire to personally and professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist and anti-ableist educator. Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color students with disabilities and / or multilingual students. Self-awareness a regular practice of reflection and a desire to continuously improve their practice communication and leadership skills. Education & Licensure: Masters Degree in School Psychology from accredited university Hold a valid Colorado Special Service Provider endorsement. You can read more about obtaining a Colorado Special Education Endorsement here. We recommend reaching out to CDE directly for information on transferring your out of state credentials. Ideal Qualifications
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated success building trust with students families and staff across lines of difference WHO WE ARE Why Join DSST
At DSST Public Schools we are proud to be the largest and highest-performing network of public charter schools in Denver and Aurora with 100% of our students having been accepted into college or post secondary programs since our inception in 2004. When you join DSST you play a part in ensuring all 7500 students at our 16 schools have access to a transformational and joyful education. Interview Expectations
For most of our positions we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able! You can learn more about what to expect in our interview process here. Benefits & Community
Health and Supplemental Insurance: DSST staff have access to comprehensive medical benefits including fertility benefits and a mental health counselor that is dedicated solely to DSST staff. Time Off: DSST Staff enjoy 11 weeks off per year paid PTO (from Day 1!) Professional Development: As a learning organization DSST values both internal and external development opportunities for staff. See some examples below : DSST Back to School Development Series including New Staff Institute New Educator Institute New Leader Institute Leader You and Teaching & Learning Institute. Weekly 1 :
1 Coaching from a School Administrator at your campus. Clear internal career pathway opportunities such as our Apprentice Teachers Emerging Leaders and School Director in Training Programs. Read more here. And more! DSST COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAM Not a best fit role for you but know someone else who would be a great fit Refer them here and earn $500 if they are hired! EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of race color religion National origin sex (including pregnancy and related conditions sexual orientation or gender identity) Age (40 and older) Disability Genetic information (including employer requests for or purchase use or disclosure of genetic tests genetic services or family medical history) retaliation for filing a charge reasonably opposing discrimination or participating in a discrimination lawsuit investigation or proceeding in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing walking bending kneeling stooping and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and / or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand arm and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Key Skills Experience Working With Students Organizational skills Classroom Management Behavioral Health Classroom Experience Mediation Experience Special Education Conflict Management Teaching Experience with Children Public Speaking Word Processing Employment Type :
Full-Time Experience :
years Vacancy :
1 Monthly Salary Salary : 70300 - 85700
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