School Psychologist - Ba Gulch Campus SY

School Psychologist - Bayou Gulch Campus 26/27 SYLeman Academy, Parker

OUR MISSION

Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of Western culture where all disciplines are interrelated allowing scholars the ability to think independently and critically. We purpose to partner with supportive parents, pursue excellence, provide a safe and challenging environment, and instill morals and values in order to produce tomorrow’s leaders today.

• CARE
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  Every precaution is taken to ensure a safe and secure environment for every scholar, staff and guests.
• CIVILITY
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  Every scholar, family and employee is treated with respect and as a valued individual.
• COMMUNITY
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  We strive to build a community where all stakeholders are motivated to be involved and feel connected and valued.
• CLASSICAL EDUCATION
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  Oversight and training is in place to ensure we are offering a rigorous, scholar-centered, classical education program including high expectations, values and virtues and providing scholars an environment of engaged learning.

The primary role is to work with scholars, parents, and teachers to help Leman scholars achieve academic and behavioral success. They serve Leman scholars from all grade levels who require universal, targeted, and intensive intervention across special education and general education populations. He/she should demonstrate knowledge, skills, and commitment needed to provide direct and indirect services that help scholars succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally.

He/she will demonstrate understanding and empathy necessary for working with scholars, their families, and community resources.

• Master's Degree
• CBI/FBI Fingerprint Clearance / Background and Criminal History Clearance
• Colorado certification as a School Psychologist
• Must be knowledgeable in cognitive, behavioral, and academic testing and related skills
• Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethical standards of School Psychology; the relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations; and applicable district policies.
• First Aid and CPR Certification

• Meeting Mental Health IEP minutes for scholars in grades K-8
• Provide teachers with consultation on scholar academic and behavior concerns
• Scholar Study Team (SST) Shepherd
• Write behavior plans for scholars
• Identify scholars’ pro-social needs then plan and lead intervention groups
• Provide grief support
• Partner to train and equip teachers with bullying-prevention curriculum and behavior plans
• Work with parents to facilitate support for their scholar's school adjustment
• Alleviating family stress to enable the scholar to function more effectively in school and community
• Participate on the Bullying and Safety Committee or Data and UIP committee
• Serve as point person for any climate and culture surveys the school conducts
• Conduct informal assessments to support scholars in both the general education population and in our Exceptional Scholars Program
• Conduct suicide, self-harm, and threat assessments, following current DCSD trainings
• Effectively implement crisis prevention, intervention, response and recovery efforts
• Partner with all stakeholders to alleviate barriers to learning, engage scholars as individuals with unique interests and strengths, and promote scholar success at the scholars individual developmental level
• Provide wrap-around resources for families to support needs that surpass the scope of what the school can provide as needed
• Attend data team meetings, IEP meetings, and meetings of School Psychologist
• Share other duties and coverage with the Social Worker and ESS team members
• Assist in developing and implementing educational programs for scholar for exceptional children
• Developing alternative programs for at-risk scholars
• Identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect
• Providing case management for scholars and families requiring multiple resources
• Integrates assessment data into concise, organized, and educationally relevant evaluations

• Be a self-starter with an ownership attitude.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of…