School Psychologist - District Wide
Reports to: Director of Exceptional Student Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Family: Licensed
Pay Range: Certified Salary Schedule
Work Calendar: 185
SUMMARY: Responsible for the delivery of direct educational and mental health services to create supportive learning and social environments for all students. Responsible for conducting formal and informal assessments for the identification, placement, and programming of students for Special Education services and providing effective services to help students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.
BENEFITS: Weld RE-4 School District offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. In addition, 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). Paid leave is provided based on the employee's benefit eligibility status and work calendar. To learn more about our benefits, please see the benefit schedule on our website HERE
"Weld RE-4 is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, Veteran status, religion, national origin, ancestry, need for special education services, age, genetic information, conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws with regard to programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The following person / people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: For student-related inquiries: Director of Instruction, 1020 Main Street, Windsor, Colo., 970-686-8000, [email protected] For employee or applicant-related inquiries: Director of Human Resources, 1020 Main Street, Windsor, Colo., 970-686-8000, [email protected] Grievance procedures can be found in Policy AC-R-1 for discrimination concerns and Policy AC-R-2 for Title IX concerns."
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SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST
Reports To: Director of Exceptional Student
Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Family: Licensed Pay Range: Teacher Schedule
Prepared/Revised Date: January 22, 2024 Job Code: CE80
Work Calendar: 185
SUMMARY: Responsible for the delivery of direct educational and mental health services to create
supportive learning and social environments for all students. Responsible for conducting formal and
informal assessments for the identification, placement, and programming of students for Special Education
services and providing effective services to help students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and
emotionally.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Perform individual psychological assessments on students, write clear and concise diagnostic
results, and maintain necessary documentation of student assessments.
• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement:
o Individual, measurable, long-term, and short-term objectives based on student identified
needs.
o Effective working schedule.
• Apply techniques, strategies, and intervention to enhance/motivate students to meet IEP goals and
objectives and evaluate student performance based on IEPs.
• Provide:
o Direct and indirect services to students, families, and appropriate staff.
o Consultation to families on interventions.
o Alternative adaptations to address student needs.
o Advocacy for students based on professional and ethical guidelines as well as state
standards.
• Teach coping and problem-solving skills through individual and small group counseling, foster
student independent function, and encourage opportunities for equitable participation in school
programs for all students.
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation
pertinent to academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.
• Communicate students’ progress and needs with parents and other staff as needed.
• Collaborate:
o With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to improve student
outcomes.
o With colleagues in team and building-based meetings and discussions.
• Demonstrate a commitment to:
o Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.
o Include and engage families in the student’s education.
o Support all Weld RE-4 policies, procedures, and expectations.
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o Provide personal and professional excellence.
• Participate in:
o Multi-disciplinary diagnostic and placement teams.
o Department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions.
o Student and/or family conferences and other meetings.
o Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.
o Professional growth opportunities.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Master’s degree in Psychology required.
• Psychology experience with students in an education setting preferred.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Valid Colorado Special Services license with Psychology endorsement required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Oral and written communication skills.
• English language skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills.
• Math and accounting skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred.
• Ability to work supportively with other teachers, staff, and administrators to provide an effective
learning environment.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.
• Ability to be a part of and work with a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual
employee presence.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and
department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse
ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work
habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate
administrator.
SUPERVISION: None
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Amount of Time (x) – check only one box per row
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
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Talk ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
Hear ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒
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WEIGHT & FORCE DEMANDS None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
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MENTAL FUNCTIONS None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
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Negotiate ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐
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WORK ENVIRONMENT None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
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WORK ENVIRONMENT None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3
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Indicate the vision skills required to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Check all the boxes that apply.
VISION DEMANDS
Required to perform essential
functions of the job (x)
No special vision requirements ☐
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) ☒
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) ☒
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) ☐
Peripheral vision ☐
Depth perception ☒
Ability to adjust focus ☒
Select the level of noise that is typical in the work environment for this job. Please check only one box.
NOISE LEVEL
Level of noise typical in the work
environment for this job (x)
Very quiet ☐
Quiet ☐
Moderate ☒
Loud ☐
Very loud ☐
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