What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCHOLOGIST position at Denver Public Schools?
Job Description
**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 DPS Offers You
Students First . Integrity . Equity. Collaboration . Accountability . Fun
About Us
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.
**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 DPS Offers You
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Competitive Teacher/SSP Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off , health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement .
- 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
- 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.
Students First . Integrity . Equity. Collaboration . Accountability . Fun
About Us
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.