School Psychologist

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• Masters Degree or higher in School Psychology.
• Colorado Department of Education License with an endorsement as a School Psychologist.
• Three years of experience in a school setting preferred.

Reports To: Director of Exceptional Student Services or Designee

School Psychologists are essential members of the special education team. They provide comprehensive evaluations as well as psycho‑educational services to students attending PPBOCES member and/or associate member schools.

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to choose, administer, and interpret appropriate psycho‑educational assessments.
• Provide appropriate feedback to the special education team regarding the results and analysis of psycho‑educational assessment tools.
• Analyze and use results from multiple sources or assessments in decision making regarding students in the Special Education referral process, including determining whether students meet criteria for special education based on Colorado’s Exceptional Children’s Educational Act (ECEA).
• Analyze and provide feedback regarding progress‑monitoring data collected during the Response to Intervention (RtI) process, including calculating a student’s gap from peers and rate of growth within an intervention.
• Utilize technology such as Microsoft Excel to organize data; possess familiarity with data warehouse systems and navigate software designed for writing IEPs.
• Consultation regarding behavioral/instructional strategies, program development, staff development, best educational practices, and current research findings.
• Ensure due process rights and procedures across the Pikes Peak BOCES. Serve as a Director Designee in IEP and Eligibility team meetings.
• Recommend, implement, or monitor appropriate interventions for students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Additional responsibilities may change over time without notice.

This position shall be evaluated in accordance with the Colorado State Model System for Evaluation of Special Service Providers.

Salary is determined by education and experience in accordance with the BOCES Licensed Salary Schedule or Alternative Certified Salary Schedule. This is a 179‑day contract position based on the PPBOCES calendar, with earned leave in accordance with Board policy. The position is a 40‑hour work week. Travel to school districts on a weekly basis is required. Contracts are on an annual basis and subject to renewal or nonrenewal at the discretion of the Board.

• Talking, hearing, walking, standing, or bending frequently required.
• Reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping or kneeling also required.
• Lifting and/or moving objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Travel to assigned job sites may require driving on any member district at any time using personal or BOCES vehicle. Reimbursement is in accordance with board policy.
• All required licenses must be maintained in active status without suspension or revocation throughout employment.
• Employee may be required to stay at or return to work during meetings and/or emergencies, possibly requiring a non‑traditional work schedule or working outside normal duties.

The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and constitutional provisions. Accordingly, no otherwise qualified employee, applicant for employment, or member of the public may be excluded from participation in, denied benefits, or subjected to unlawful discrimination under any Pikes Peak BOCES program on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services.

Discrimination based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited.

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $55,000 - $85,000 Annual

Bonus/Commission: No