Colorado School Psychologist - MTSS & SEL Champion

Job Title: School Psychologist

Location: State-Wide - MUST LIVE IN COLORADO

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Exceptional Student Services

Work Hours/Days: Full-Time or Part-Time based on student enrollment and special education service needs. Caseload expectations will be aligned with FTE assignment in accordance with state and federal special education guidelines.

Wage: 70, annually. Compensation will be prorated based on FTE assignment.

Benefits: Benefit eligibility is based on FTE status. Employees working 30 hours or greater per week are eligible for full benefits including health, dental, vision, 401k and paid leave. Employees working less than 30 hours per week will get paid sick leave.

The School Psychologist supports the development of inclusive, data-driven student services by partnering with school leaders, other SSPs, special education teachers, paraprofessionals and families to provide quality and compliant specialized services to qualifying students. This role strengthens MTSS/RTI frameworks, trauma-informed practices, and SEL programming, while ensuring compliance and cultural responsiveness in diagnostic, psycho educational assessment and special education systems. This position provides psychological assessment, consultation, and intervention services to support the academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional needs of students with disabilities.

Through targeted professional development, collaborative team facilitation, and inclusion-focused leadership, the School Psychologist builds capacity in schools and empowers educators and families to navigate and improve academic and behavioral interventions, mental health and special education supports, including 504, Gifted, and Multi‑Lingual Learners. The School Psychologist is a key member of the multidisciplinary evaluation and IEP teams, with some remote assessment and consultation.

• Conduct psycho educational evaluations for special education eligibility using culturally responsive practices.
• Facilitate functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and contribute to the development and monitoring of behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Support the development and maintenance of compliant special education systems, including evaluations, IEPs, 504 plans, progress monitoring, and required documentation.
• Consult with teams to ensure assessment data is used accurately and effectively in decision‑making.

• Provide behavioral, academic, and social‑emotional interventions within MTSS, RTI, and IEP frameworks.
• Deliver crisis response, risk assessments, and short‑term counseling using trauma‑informed and SEL‑aligned approaches.
• Support the implementation of school‑based mental health programs, including SEL instruction, counseling groups, and trauma‑informed practices.
• Assist students in developing self‑regulation, coping, and problem‑solving skills.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, eligibility determinations, and IEP/504 development.
• Collaborate with teachers, special educators, SLPs, OTs, administrators, and other service providers to support cohesive, student‑centered planning.
• Promote inclusive practices such as co‑teaching models, accommodations, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Facilitate effective, family‑centered meetings that support shared understanding and collaborative decision‑making.

• Use assessment and progress‑monitoring data to inform intervention planning and instructional or behavioral supports.
• Support teams in analyzing academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional data to guide problem‑solving and service delivery.
• Ensure data is used to monitor student growth, adjust interventions, and maintain compliance with IDEA requirements.

• Provide training to staff on behavior supports, SEL strategies, accommodations, and effective intervention practices.
• Offer case consultation to support consistent implementation of interventions and student support…