Part-Time School Psychologist - 2026-2027 School Year

Description

The Part-Time School Psychologist will have the opportunity to provide a range of services for students who demonstrate difficulties with learning, academic achievement, social/emotional functioning, and behavior. Serve as a psycho-educational service provider involved in proactive, preventative activities, as well as responding to identified concerns. Provide services based on a combination of problem-solving, consultative, and direct service models; a comprehensive range of services including counseling, consultation, special education assessments, participation in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process, behavior intervention planning, and assistance with the MTSS model. This individual will be working closely with the Learning Service Team and report directly to the Director of Student Support Services.

This is a part-time, 9 month position and the salary range is from $34,515.50 - $50,000.00 depending on experience and education level. Benefits include employer paid medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, and paid time off; other optional benefits plans, like vision, life and AD&D insurance are available and paid by employee. (Please note benefits are subject to change without notice.)

Our Mission Statement: Stargate School will provide a differentiated program designed specifically to meet the needs of identified intellectually gifted learners in order to challenge each student’s academic abilities, support their unique emotional needs, promote individual character development and encourage a life-long love of learning.

Our Vision Statement: Stargate community will be a leader and innovator in intellectually gifted education by providing a learning environment to enhance gifted students’ needs.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop individual, group or system level interventions which improve identified problems or concerns, including academic, social / emotional / behavioral / mental health needs as they relate to educational progress.
• Uses research-based and technically sound practices to drive decision-making and interventions; and collaborates with school personnel and parents in order to develop and modify student intervention strategies.
• Conducts, interprets and implements student assessment which includes record review, interview, observation, and standardized assessment.
• Administers and interprets norm-referenced and curriculum-based edumetric and psychological assessment measures.
• Participates in team-based follow-up activities to review student progress, analyze data, and modify individual interventions.
• Serve as liaison among the school, families and community and collaborates with various teams to assure positive outcomes for all learners.
• Participate in interdisciplinary staffings to determine the eligibility, appropriate planning, and re-evaluation for students who require special education services/programs.
• Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary assessment team for initial and re-eligibility evaluations for students with or suspected of having a disability.
• Participate as a member of the multi-sensory team involving identification of student needs and characteristics of services and program modifications.
• Participate on a school-based problem solving team as needed.
• Provide consultation and advocacy support services including problem solving and resources to parents of students with disabilities and/or at-risk students.
• Provide training and educational programs for school staff and parents as directed by the Director of Student Support Services.
• Advocate for students based on professional and ethical guidelines, as well as district and state standards.
• Maintain accurate and complete records required by law and in accordance with school and corresponding district policies.
• Perform other work related responsibilities as assigned.

Education, Licenses, and Work Experience:

• Masters degree in psychology required.
• Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Services School Psychologist License.
• Experience with twice exceptional learners preferred.

Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and basic understanding of IDEA 2004, Exceptional Children's Education Act, and other relevant pieces of legislation.
• Knowledge of current psychological techniques including the administration and interpretation of various assessment tools.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic psychological and educational foundations including social and cognitive development, theories of learning and motivation, and awareness of instructional practices.
• Knowledge of current best practices in school-based prevention and early intervention strategies for students with learning disabilities, or mental health and/or social needs.
• Demonstrated skills in facilitation, conflict resolution and student and/or adult learning.
• Demonstrated skills in data gathering and analysis.
• Evidence of organization, planning and time management skills.
• Ability to promote and follow school policies.
• Ability to stay current with school policy, standards and training in the areas of data quality, data privacy, and cyber-security with respect to student and staff data, and related information systems.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Demonstrated experience performing as an effective leader and team player, and recognizing and resolving conflicts or potentially controversial situations through diplomacy.
• Strong organizational and analytic skills and strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding facilitation and communication skills, including ability to inspire others.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically, persuasively, effective oral, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources.
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multicultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills. Strong management, supervisory and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and Google Applications.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, e-mail, etc.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular,on site, attendance is required for this position.

Stargate School shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. Stargate is committed to cultural diversity among school personnel as a means of enriching the educational experience. Stargate School shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.

Salary : $34,516 - $50,000