School Psychologist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Fort Collins, CO - USA
Salary:
Not Disclosed
Salary:
Posted on:
2 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Adelphi is seeking a School Psychologist to provide full-service or partial-service in-person psychological services to students in Northern Colorado school settings. The School Psychologist will conduct psychoeducational assessments support eligibility and IEP processes implement interventions collaborate with educators and families and provide consultation counseling and progress monitoring based on the requirements of the assigned position.
Job Quick Facts
Reference #: BD
Profession: Behavioral Health/Education
Specialty: School Psychologist
Location: Fort Collins/Larimer County Colorado
Facility Type: K12 School
Job Type: Contract
Contract Duration: To be determined based on assignment
Schedule: Full-time or partial-service schedule as assigned
Service Delivery: In-person/on-site
Compensation: $65 per hour
Requirements
Masters degree Educational Specialist degree or doctoral degree in School Psychology
Valid Colorado Special Services Provider license with a School Psychology endorsement or demonstrated ability to obtain the required license before beginning services
Valid Colorado drivers license
School psychology experience involving students in an educational setting preferred
Knowledge of psychoeducational assessment eligibility determination special education regulations IEP development intervention planning and progress monitoring
Knowledge of Colorado special education requirements and procedural timelines
Strong diagnostic analytical critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to prepare clear concise and legally compliant evaluation reports
Ability to communicate effectively with students parents guardians educators administrators and community partners
Ability to work effectively as part of multidisciplinary and building-based teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities deadlines meetings and student cases
Ability to maintain confidentiality honesty professional judgment and ethical conduct
Ability to work effectively with students and families from diverse cultural linguistic ethnic and educational backgrounds
Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred
CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged
Successful completion of District-required fingerprinting and criminal background screening before beginning services
Responsibilities
Conduct individual psychoeducational evaluations and psychological assessments using appropriate standardized instruments observations interviews record reviews and other assessment methods.
Interpret assessment findings and prepare clear concise and timely diagnostic and evaluation reports.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation associated with assessments eligibility determinations interventions counseling and student progress.
Develop measurable long-term and short-term objectives based on identified student needs.
Establish and maintain an effective work schedule that supports evaluation timelines meetings counseling consultation and assigned responsibilities.
Apply evidence-based strategies and interventions to help students meet IEP goals and educational objectives.
Evaluate student performance and progress based on IEP requirements and other identified educational needs.
Participate in multidisciplinary diagnostic eligibility placement and IEP teams.
Attend IEP meetings student conferences family conferences department meetings school meetings and District meetings.
Collaborate with teachers special education personnel related service providers administrators families and other stakeholders to improve student outcomes.
Communicate student needs assessment findings progress and recommendations to parents guardians and appropriate staff.
Monitor academic behavioral social and emotional progress and adjust supports and interventions as needed.
Provide consultation regarding educational behavioral social-emotional and mental health interventions.
Additional Full-Service Responsibilities
Depending on the assignment full-service responsibilities may also include:
Provide direct and indirect psychological services to students families and school personnel.
Provide individual and small-group counseling focused on coping self-regulation problem-solving social-emotional development and independent functioning.
Consult with families regarding strategies and interventions that may support student progress.
Recommend accommodations modifications adaptations and alternative strategies to address student needs.
Advocate for students in accordance with professional ethics state standards District policies and special education requirements.
Support equitable student participation in academic social cultural extracurricular and school-based programs.
General Responsibilities
Demonstrate respect for student diversity and make appropriate accommodations for individual needs.
Engage families as meaningful participants in the students educational program.
Use appropriate specialized assessment tools technology and materials.
Maintain professional boundaries and refrain from completing or providing answers to student classwork or homework.
Attend work consistently and arrive at assigned schools meetings and student appointments on time.
Comply with applicable laws professional standards District policies confidentiality requirements and safety procedures.
Participate in professional development and continuing education activities.
Perform other duties consistent with the school psychology assignment.
