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Denver Public Schools is Hiring an EXTERN, BILINGUAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST Near Denver, CO

EXTERN, BILINGUAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (JOB ID: 68110)

OFFICE OF SCHOOLS

Hourly, benefits eligible

FTE: 0.4

Salary Range: $22.00/hour

**Please note: Applications will be received until May 19, 2024. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.**

Essential Functions and Objectives:

School Psychologist Externs will serve on the Bilingual Assessment Team and work under the supervision of qualified school psychologists on that team to support Spanish language psycho-educational and cognitive assessment practices across the district.

Reads and interprets available data (language proficiency data, educational, and clinical records) to establish areas of concern for evaluation purposes.
Works with school-based staff to establish a clear evaluation plan, determine the most appropriate language (Spanish/English) for indicated assessments.
Works closely with parents and caregivers to ensure they understand the rationale for evaluation, IEP processes, and that their perspective is included in determining eligibility for services.
Administers, scores and interprets a broad range of cognitive, social-emotional, and academic assessments with teachers, students, and caregivers.
Collaborates with bilingual assessment team members and school-based staff to analyze trends in assessment and intervention data.
Supports in the writing of detailed, integrated evaluation reports.
Presents evaluation results and advocates for appropriate eligibility based on bodies of evidence for disabilities under consideration.
Advocates for especially vulnerable student populations and their caregivers.

Knowledge, Experience & Other Qualifications:

This position is available to qualified bilingual track school psychology graduate students in the University of Colorado, Denver’s School Psychologist Doctoral Program.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English required.
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 and 504.
Effective time management and organizational skills.
Experience using consultation techniques that allow for providing effective techniques that address problems in learning and behavior.
Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.
The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance.
Works collaboratively with others on a team.
Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Education Requirements:

Master’s Degree in School Psychology required.

Additional Information:

Work Year Calendars (including accrued time off): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1129
Benefits (including DPS contributions): http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/1397
Compensation Structures: http://thecommons.dpsk12.org/Page/244
Employee must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools

About Denver Public Schools:

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.