School Psychologist; In-Person, Hybrid or Virtual

School Psychologist (In‑Person, Hybrid or Virtual options)

• Position Type:
  Student Services/Special Service Providers
• Date Posted: 12/8/2025

School Psychologist (Pool for school year 2026‑27) – Must be located in Colorado.

“I love being a school psychologist for District 51! I love that I get the opportunity to utilize all my skills including conducting assessments, meeting with students on an individual basis, and collaborating with my schools' MTSS teams to make a difference at the whole school level.” – D51 School Psych

“D51 has several schooling options for students in Grand Junction. This provides the opportunity for School Psychs to work in a variety of settings and capacities across the district.” – D51 School Psych

“Grand Junction in general, and School District 51, in particular are a close‑knit community for people caring for each other.” – D51 School Psych

Responsible for the delivery of direct educational and mental health services to create supportive learning and social environments for all students. Responsible for conducting formal and informal assessments for the identification, placement, and programming of students for Special Education services and providing effective services to help students succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.

• Perform individual psychological assessments on students, write clear and concise diagnostic results, and maintain necessary documentation.
• Develop, plan, prepare, and implement individual, measurable long‑term and short‑term objectives based on student needs.
• Apply techniques, strategies, and interventions to motivate and support students in meeting IEP goals and objectives.
• Provide direct and indirect services to students, families, and staff, including consultation and alternative adaptations.
• Engage in short‑term therapeutic interventions, including individual and small group counseling, social‑emotional instruction, and conflict resolution.
• Monitor student progress, adapt supports as needed, and maintain documentation related to academic, social, and emotional development.
• Provide crisis intervention and support in response to school‑wide or individual emergencies, collaborating with staff and community resources.

• Collaborate with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to improve student outcomes, including crisis response and management.
• Participate in team‑based meetings, including eligibility and building‑level discussions.
• Communicate student progress and needs with parents and staff to ensure continuous support.
• Advocate for students, ensuring their needs are met through ethical, professional practices.
• Engage with families to include them in the educational process and provide guidance on interventions.

• Participate in multidisciplinary diagnostic and placement teams, department meetings, student/family conferences, and other professional activities.
• Demonstrate commitment to understanding, appreciating, and making accommodations for student diversity.
• Support school policies, procedures, and expectations while promoting personal and professional excellence.
• Participate in social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities to foster a positive school environment.
• Maintain records and submit Medicaid billing statements in compliance with State of Colorado standards.

• Additional tasks, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned as needed or requested.

• Ed.S or Doctoral degree in School Psychology required.
• Previous psychology experience with students in an educational setting preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a Special Service Provider license with a School Psychology endorsement upon hire.
• Quality Behavioral Solutions certification (QBS) must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

197 days per year.

School Psych Base Pay Salary Schedule Range: $65,884 – $111,072 (Pending Board of Education Approval) based on one (1) FTE at one hundred ninety‑seven (197) days.

Hiring Range for External Candidates: $65,884 – $91,316 (School Psychologists with a CDE license are placed on Lane 9). School Psychologists new to the district may be granted up to 15 years of experience if the experience occurred within the last 20 years.

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