School Psychologist - Central Eval Team
Listed on 2026-08-21
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Elementary School
Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.
Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.
Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!
Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENTJeffco Public Schools' mission is to provide a quality education that prepares all students for a successful future. Maintaining a strong academic focus with quality instruction and frequent progress monitoring produces more successful outcomes for all students. All students, including students with disabilities, deserve the support of highly skilled education professionals dedicated to honoring and addressing each student's unique learning differences.
ABOUTYOU
Jeffco is a learning organization in which all staff must grow in their capacity to support and educate all students including those with special needs. Special Education professionals are committed to providing equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities who have the right, and deserve the opportunity, to meet the challenging expectations that have been established for their non-disabled peers. Highly efficacious educators understand that their knowledge and skills can assist students in overcoming educational barriers.
Maintaining a strong academic focus with quality instruction including frequent progress monitoring produces more successful outcomes for all students. A robust continuum of services driven by student needs is essential.
Desired
Start Date:
08/26/2026
School Psych Central Eval
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00000 ,
Hours/Day: 8.000 ,
Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days , L01, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $56,085.00 - $75,142.00 Effective as of: 08-16-2025
Compensation schedules for Jeffco Schools can be found here. Starting salary for non-licensed roles is based on the candidate's relevant work experience and education. Additional considerations may be given for job-specific certifications and skills. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. Starting Salary for licensed educators is based on the step and lane schedule found here.
RESPONSIBILITIESSUMMARY:
Conduct initial social emotional and cognitive evaluations as part of a district-level team. Apply principles, methods, and procedures for an analysis of social, emotional, and cognitive abilities to determine special education eligibility and/or the need for mental health related services. Provide intervention strategies and resources related to social, emotional, and behavioral needs that adversely affect an individual's educational performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Use research-based and technically sound practices to drive decision-making and interventions; and collaborate with school personnel and parents in order to inform special education eligibility…
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