27J Schools is currently seeking a School Psychologist to serve Innovations & Options, an alternative HS, 27J Online Academy & the Transition Learning Center. Although this position will serve the online program, it is an in-person position. This position will coordinate and implement assessment and intervention techniques, consult with staff members, professionals and families as appropriate to assist in fostering a safe school environment and break down barriers to student success.
Responsibilities:
Participate as a member of the building level Problem-Solving Team (PST) to assist in synthesizing information in order to support the development of an appropriate intervention plan based on identified needs.
Consult with school staff regarding the implementation of research-based interventions for students experiencing mental health and/or behavioral related concerns/issues as appropriate:
a. May involve modification recommendations of the classroom environment, instructional styles or expectation levels for the student.
b. May involve serving as the liaison between the school, family and outside agencies regarding the students' concerns.
- As appropriate, performs comprehensive educational relevant evaluations to identify students' academic skills, learning aptitudes, personality and emotional development, adaptive behavior, and social skills.
- Provide short-term group or individual counseling services as necessary and in accordance with building identified needs and/or a student's IEP. May involve developing and progress monitoring social-emotional and behavior IEP goals.
- Ensure that Functional Behavioral Assessments are completed with the support of designated team members in order to write and develop Behavior Intervention Plans, and help draft IEP goals related to behavior and social/emotional development.
- Participate in crisis intervention (threat/suicide assessments, safety plans, crisis intervention teams, building safety concerns, etc.) and as necessary, provide resources to students and parents.
- Provide consultation to 504 teams at the request of the 504 District and Building Coordinator and Building Administrator.
- Follow district, department and school policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and/or guidelines, and the provisions of the contract as well as exercise professional judgment when acting the in absence of a covering guideline or policy.
Qualifications:
- A valid Special Services License in School Psychology from the Colorado Department of Education.
- Ed.S or PhD in School Psychology is required.
- A valid National Certificated School Psychologist.
- The ability to handle many complex tasks simultaneously.
- The ability and interest to be part of a high-functioning team. (Having respected and trusted colleagues, preferably as teammates, makes the demands of teaching sustainable.)
- The ability and interest to learn continuously and to adapt to changing circumstances (student characteristics, curriculum, and so on).
- A belief in empowering all children as owners of their learning.
To view full job description and to apply for this or any position, please visit 27J Schools website at www.workat27j.com. An online District Application must be successfully submitted to be considered for this or any position with 27J Schools. External candidates please upload a current copy of your educator license and transcripts that confer your highest degree.
27J Schools serves three Colorado communities just outside of Denver: Brighton, Commerce City and Thornton. The school district sits in the heart of a fast-growing region adjacent to Denver International Airport and close to Boulder, Denver and the many amazing outdoor activities Colorado offers.
We are the only Denver metro area school district to operate on a 4 day school week. 27J teachers work Tuesday through Friday and one 4-hour professional development Monday. The new schedule added individual and collaborative planning time to the week and now offers educators an additional day to engage all that Colorado offers. Dynamic school district initiatives included classroom technology, late start for high school students, counselors added to every elementary school and new curriculum across levels.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $69,307.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Colorado Department of Education Special Services License (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations