A Psychologist studies human behavior to learn about the mental processes that affect people and how they relate to each other. Specializes in research or works directly with patients. May assess, diagnose and treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, provide counseling, advise students, focus on workplace issues or consult on criminal cases.
Salary placement on our Certified Salary schedule is dependent on the employees' education and/or work experience. Certified/licensed employees will be granted one (1) year for each full year of contractual and/or work experience up to a maximum of ten (10) years, which includes in-district and out-of-district contractual teaching and/or work experience. Responsibility for verification of outside experience shall rest with the individual employee. Click here for more information.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.
Paid Leave:
Article VII of the Master Contract covers the leave opportunities available for certified staff including sick and discretionary leave. More information about all leave options can be found here.
Reports to: Special Education Assistant Director
Deadline for application: Until Filled
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
Educational Specialist degree or doctorate degree in School Psychology.
Currently licensed in the State of Colorado or in process of obtaining Colorado licensure as a Psychologist from Colorado Department of Education.
Successful completion of CPI training.
Preferred:
Nationally-Certified School Psychologist
Bilingual skills in English/Spanish
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective:
This position involves providing students psychological services related to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as well as, students working within the multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) process at all tiers. Consultants also will be asked to complete other district-wide projects and tasks including extended educational opportunities and special staff development projects. This position will offer supervision of psychological services, other specialized service providers, and professional consulting services across the district.
Essential Functions:
Please Note:
Only representative duties are described. Additional related details and miscellaneous duties will be required in the performance of this job.
Implements and coordinates an individual educational plan (IEP) for students who have been identified by IDEA.
Promotes the student functional independence or participation within the educational environment by:
Improving, developing or restoring functions impaired or lost through illness, injury or deprivation.
Improving ability to perform tasks for independent functioning if functions are impaired or lost.
Preventing through early intervention, initial or further impairment of loss of function.
Provides direct and indirect services that follow an established program based upon individual student educational needs.
Communicates and supervises other team members as well as family/caregivers.
Provide professional development to staff.
Maintains, completes and process records and documents required by Weld County School District 6.
Follows the policies and procedures established by Weld County School District 6.
Improves professional qualifications and effectiveness by participating in available staff development offered by Weld County School District 6, as well as those offered at the state level.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Work Environment/ Physical Demands:
Ability to sit for long periods of time, numerous distractions, visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity important. Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.
