What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPED Teacher - School Psychologist position at Douglas County School District?
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Job Posting Title
SPED Teacher - School Psychologist
Job Description
School Psychologists in the Douglas County School District serve students across all levels (PK-12) who require universal, targeted, and intensive intervention across special education and general education populations.
Candidates should have demonstrated knowledge, skills, and commitment needed to provide direct and indirect services that help students and youth succeed: academically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally. They must be able to support and establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students in order to: alleviate barriers to learning, engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths, and promote student success at the student’s developmental level. Additionally, applicants should have demonstrated expertise in assessment, data based decision-making skills and psycho-educational practices, in order to plan, consult, collaborate and/or provide direct services to students. They must demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement crisis prevention, intervention, response and recovery efforts.
Minimum Education Or Formal Training
0.2 at Pine Grove
Responsibilities
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Maintain accurate and up to date records of every treatment/session delivered to students whether direct or indirect services. Information will be documented into either the current IEP system and/or current Medicaid system. Document services for students who are eligible for Medicaid reimbursement. Complete progress monitoring and progress reporting to obtain and communicate data regarding student advancement toward goals.
Effective case management skills.
Effectively implement crisis prevention, intervention, response and recovery efforts.
Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with school personnel, students and parents.
Support and establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students in order to: alleviate barriers to learning, engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths, and promote student success at the student’s developmental level.
Demonstrate expertise in assessment - including cognitive assessment, FBA/BIP creation, data based decision-making skills and psycho-educational practices, in order to plan, consult, collaborate and/or provide direct services to students.
Effective written and oral communication skills
Attend district professional development opportunities in the areas of mental health and special education.
Document health related services in Designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
Plan, organize, and implement appropriate instructional programming in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Certifications
Special Services Provider License - School Psychologist - Colorado Department of Education
Education
Master's Degree: Educational Psychology (Required)
Position Type
Regular
Primary Location:
Sierra Middle School
One Year Only (Yes Or No)
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week
16
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
0.40
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year
Full Salary Range:
$62,150.00 USD - $131,345.00 USD Annual
Position Salary Schedule Eligibility
Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire
Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules*.
This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
Time Off Plans
This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
June 30, 2025
REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only!
Job Posting Title
SPED Teacher - School Psychologist
Job Description
School Psychologists in the Douglas County School District serve students across all levels (PK-12) who require universal, targeted, and intensive intervention across special education and general education populations.
Candidates should have demonstrated knowledge, skills, and commitment needed to provide direct and indirect services that help students and youth succeed: academically, socially, behaviorally and emotionally. They must be able to support and establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students in order to: alleviate barriers to learning, engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths, and promote student success at the student’s developmental level. Additionally, applicants should have demonstrated expertise in assessment, data based decision-making skills and psycho-educational practices, in order to plan, consult, collaborate and/or provide direct services to students. They must demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement crisis prevention, intervention, response and recovery efforts.
Minimum Education Or Formal Training
- A minimum of a Specialist Degree in School Psychology; hold a current Colorado Department of Education Special Services License as a School Psychologist.
- Operate and use personal computers, related software and equipment (e.g., printer), telephone
- Work is performed in a school setting
- Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds
- Frequent sitting
- Occasional bending, squatting, or standing
- Must be able and willing to obtain other certifications required for the position, including CPI certification
0.2 at Pine Grove
Responsibilities
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Maintain accurate and up to date records of every treatment/session delivered to students whether direct or indirect services. Information will be documented into either the current IEP system and/or current Medicaid system. Document services for students who are eligible for Medicaid reimbursement. Complete progress monitoring and progress reporting to obtain and communicate data regarding student advancement toward goals.
Effective case management skills.
Effectively implement crisis prevention, intervention, response and recovery efforts.
Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with school personnel, students and parents.
Support and establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students in order to: alleviate barriers to learning, engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths, and promote student success at the student’s developmental level.
Demonstrate expertise in assessment - including cognitive assessment, FBA/BIP creation, data based decision-making skills and psycho-educational practices, in order to plan, consult, collaborate and/or provide direct services to students.
Effective written and oral communication skills
Attend district professional development opportunities in the areas of mental health and special education.
Document health related services in Designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
Plan, organize, and implement appropriate instructional programming in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.
Certifications
Special Services Provider License - School Psychologist - Colorado Department of Education
Education
Master's Degree: Educational Psychology (Required)
Position Type
Regular
Primary Location:
Sierra Middle School
One Year Only (Yes Or No)
No
Scheduled Hours Per Week
16
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
0.40
Approx Scheduled Days Per Year
Full Salary Range:
$62,150.00 USD - $131,345.00 USD Annual
Position Salary Schedule Eligibility
Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire
Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click HERE to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules*.
- *All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.
Time Off Plans
This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
June 30, 2025
Salary : $62,150 - $131,345
