Psychologist

**Applications for this position must be submitted by August 11, 2026 to ensure full consideration. If a candidate is not identified through our initial review process, we will continue to review applications received after this date. Even if this specific position is filled, we may consider your application for other exciting opportunities with DPS. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting our job board at careers.dpsk12.org.**

About this job:

Performs psycho-educational assessment (average, gifted, disabled, and disturbed children) of students Preschool through 12th grade.

What You'll Do:

• Assesses students using psycho-educational assessments and tools and consults with staff and parents, making recommendations for developmentally appropriate services and strategies to assist in improving student achievement.


• Participates in crisis management by counseling and/or making referrals.


• Counsels students and parents (in groups and individually) and consults with staff in the development of appropriate behavior goals.


• Develops individual and group problem-solving techniques and interpersonal relation skills.


• Provides a climate within which parents, students, and staff can gain assistance with problems.


• Evaluates student learning needs.


• Assists in the development and maintenance of strong home-school links and resource information.


• Interprets test data; researches available tests necessary to meet individual school needs; provides in-service training for staff on standardized administration techniques; and interprets individual and group test data to staff and parents.


• Records treatment, response, and progress in student charts or enters information electronically
  
   

What You’ll Need:

• Hold a Master’s Degree or higher in School Psychology.


• Current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License - School Psychologist.


• Have experience in the administration and interpretation of a variety of test instruments to evaluate cognitive ability, learning aptitudes, academic skills and eligibility for special education.


• Have experience using consultation techniques that allow for providing effective techniques that address problems in learning and behavior.


• Have experience working with culturally diverse populations.


• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. 


• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.  


• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
  
   

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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