School Psychologist for Intensive Flex Programming

Openings as of 4/4/2025

School Psychologist for Intensive Flex Programming
JobID: 9506


• Position Type:
  Special Education
  
• Date Posted:
  4/3/2025
  
• Location:
  District Wide
  
  
  
• Date Available:
  08/11/2025
  
• Closing Date:
  04/18/2025




27J Schools is seeking a school psychologist to support the early childhood specialized programming for students age 3-8, including preschool and K-2 students requiring autism center programming. The program is structured around four key pillars that guide intervention and student growth:




• Communication – Supporting the development of functional communication skills, whether through verbal language, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), or other individualized strategies.
• Social-Emotional Development – Teaching self-regulation, emotional awareness, and social interaction skills to foster meaningful connections with peers and adults.
• Play – Utilizing play-based interventions as a primary mode of learning, encouraging engagement, creativity, and relationship-building.
• Behavior – Implementing individualized supports and interventions to promote positive behavior and self-regulation.



The school psychologist in this role will provide comprehensive early intervention services, including assessments, behavioral supports, and social-emotional instruction, to help students build the foundational skills necessary for success in preschool and beyond. This position requires expertise in early childhood development, trauma-informed care, and play-based interventions to support young learners in a highly individualized and structured setting. The school psychologist will work closely with teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and families to develop and implement effective interventions that promote functional communication, positive social interactions, and emotional regulation.




Responsibilities




• Conduct developmental, psychological, and behavioral assessments to inform individualized intervention plans and IEPs.
• Provide direct support in social-emotional learning, communication strategies, and behavior interventions tailored to preschool-aged students.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop behavior intervention plans for students, coach staff on consistent implementation of behavioral strategies.
• Facilitate collaborative problem-solving conversations to help support skill-building for students.
• Utilize play-based interventions to build social engagement and early learning skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and families to support student growth across settings.
• Provide family coaching and consultation, helping families understand their child's development, and caregivers with strategies to reinforce developmental progress at home.
• Support structured transitions and inclusion opportunities to help students generalize skills across environments.
• Lead professional development for staff regarding various topics in collaboration with other related service providers.
  
  

Qualifications




• Master’s or Specialist degree (Ed.S., Ph.D., or Psy.D.) in school psychology from an accredited program.
• Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) school psychologist license or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children, particularly those with developmental delays, ASD, or social-emotional challenges.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood assessment tools, play-based interventions, and positive behavior supports.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and engage in problem-solving to support student success.




Application Procedure: Apply to www.workat27j.com.




External applicants: upload a current resume and a special service license from the Colorado Department of Education.




27J Current Contracted Teachers: use the Internal Application, upload a current resume and provide a maximum of 2 years previous work experience. Substitutes are considered External applicants.



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