Key Facts

Remote From:

Freelance

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Differentiated Instruction Psychological Evaluations Group Therapy Student Record Maintenance School Counseling Special Education Mental Health Counseling Adolescent Psychology Intervention Plans Assisting Teachers +5 more

Other Skills

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Client Confidentiality
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Communication
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Team Building
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Master's degree in School Psychology or a closely related field
Valid state certification or license as a School Psychologist
Experience conducting psychological assessments and diagnostic testing
Experience providing counseling and behavioral interventions in a school setting

Requirements:

Conducts psychological assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students to maximize learning and address psychological issues
Conducts individual, group, or facilitative therapy for students whose diagnosed problems would benefit from behavior modification or differentiated instruction
Attends IEP meetings as needed for students with special needs
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws

Colorado Early Colleges

About Colorado Early Colleges

Colorado Early Colleges (CEC) is a network of tuition-free public charter schools, authorized by Colorado Charter School Institute, with a curriculum that is designed to give students the opportunity to graduate with a postsecondary credential (an associate degree and/or career and technical education certificate(s), or 60 college credits within four years! CEC has middle and high school campuses all across Colorado, plus an Online Campus and College Direct options. CEC is open to all students who wish to apply. All students, regardless of background or skill level, will have the opportunity to pursue a growth mindset that will allow them to achieve mastery and to demonstrate that they can succeed in school, in college, and in their chosen career. No exceptions. No excuses.

Founded: 2018

Company size: 201 - 500

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Job description

Position Purpose

The School Psychologist is responsible for providing recommendations and plans for students in overcoming psychological or mental health problems.

Job Duties

Upholds CECs beliefs found on the CEC website.
Serves as a resource and consultant on mental health and child/adolescent psychology, conducts in-service programs as requested.
Conducts psychological assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to maximize learning and overcoming psychological issues.
Conducts individual, group, or facilitative therapy for students whose diagnosed problems would benefit from behavior modification or differentiated instruction.
Assists with the identification and placement of all types of exceptional students.
Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with psychological services.
Attends IEP meetings as needed for students with special needs.
Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
Serves as ready resource to students to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and maturity.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.