Position: School Psychologist

Location: Laradon fosters a collaborative, team environment; working on-site in Denver, CO

Application Deadline: Continuous hiring

Schedule: 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday.

Starting Salary Range: * $60,000-$75,000 annually.

*The stated starting salary pay range for this position is meant to reflect a range of where a typical entry level candidate would start and is not meant to be all inclusive. Additional education and experience may result in a starting pay outside of the stated range.*

Laradon has been a leader in advocacy, education, and support for kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 75 years. We are looking for talented and dedicated team members to carry our legacy forward.If you genuinely care about providing youth and/or adults with a sense of direction and hope, then you’ll get huge satisfaction from this role. Your influence will not only impact the lives of youth and/or adults, but the community as a whole. Laradon staff work extremely hard and are challenged every day, but they play a key role in supporting the well-being of the individuals that we serve.
We are seeking a School Psychologist to support the Laradon School. Reporting to the School Director, this role will support Laradon’s mission by being responsible for administration and reporting of cognitive and social/emotional assessments for special education evaluations, collecting and analyzing a body of evidence, consultation and direct mental health services, Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and effective communication with staff, students, and families of students served in the School.

No day is ever alike but you can generally look forward to the following responsibilities:

• Administer, score, and interpret cognitive and social/emotional assessments, formal and informal, to assist in the determination of disabilities at IEP meetings and develop individualized academic and social/emotional programming for students.
• Share evaluation/observation information with parents, students, school districts, and agencies in a clear and concise manner, verbally and in writing.
• Provide on-going consultation and support to classroom staff on mental health needs of students.
• Assist in the development of the IEP and BIP for students.
• Provide direct mental health counseling services to targeted individual students and student groups as needed.
• Document services provided and monitor student progress.
• Serve as a resource for staff to promote and implement academic and behavioral supports.
• Oversee crisis intervention techniques including prevention, de-escalation, crisis intervention and physical management.
• Assist with coordination of admissions with the school based teams.
• Assist with development and monitoring programming in keeping with the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and Colorado Department of Education rules and regulations.
• Review Physical Management Reports and Critical Incident Reports, per CDHS regulations.
• Establish and maintain written and verbal communication with families and providers, caseworkers, guardians, schools and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Collect data.
• Maintain the records and appropriate documentation for designated caseload.
• Drive participants as necessary for program needs.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

We proudly support our employees by providing the following benefits for this position:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/FSA
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 11 Paid Holidays and 16 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Bilingual Pay Differential
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Student Loan Assistance
• Laradon is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Onsite Employee Counseling Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Long Term Disability, Life, Cancer, Accident, and Pet Insurance
• EcoPass: Unlimited rides on RTD buses and trains for full-time employees
• Referral Bonuses (get paid to work with friends!)
• Committee participation opportunities (DEIB/A, Employee Appreciation)
• Development, job growth, and internal training
• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding environment alongside other Laradon staff – one where everyone is truly appreciated
• CDC and CDPHE protocols to ensure the safety and welfare of all employees.

We believe in providing continuing education and development opportunities for our employees. To start you off right in your position, we’ll make sure you are trained in the following:

• Orientation
• Mandatory Reporting
• Incident Reporting
• First Aid/CPR
• Safety Care/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Defensive Driving
• Person Centered Training
• Trauma Informed Care
• QMAP
• Professional Boundaries

We look forward to what you will bring to our workplace:

• Specialist degree or higher in School Psychology
• Experience with students with intellectual disabilities, serious emotional disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder.
• Current Colorado Department of Education License for Special Service Provider as a School Psychologist.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates resiliency and flexibility to deal with a dynamic learning environment.
• Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full work days.

Our commitment to you once you get here:

Our DEIB/A policy supports and strengthens Laradon’s mission of promoting advocacy, community access and independence for the individuals we serve and celebrating the unique differences and abilities of our employees. Laradon strives to foster a culture that celebrates diversity, ensuring that each member of our community has equal opportunities to thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. We are committed to promoting equity and accessibility by identifying and eliminating systemic barriers that may hinder the growth and advancement of underrepresented groups through intentional and inclusive practices.To provide culturally aware services to individuals, students, guests, and staff/employees, our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, veteran status, religion, citizenship, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel a sense of belonging and value. We strive for excellence in every role within Laradon and select the most qualified people who embrace and embody our mission and values.

Our Values: 

Inclusion | Compassion | Advocacy | Respect | Empowerment