The Role
Provides part-time psychological, social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health services to preschool through high school students. Conducts psychoeducational assessments, interprets data, develops student goals, delivers individual and group interventions, supports crisis management, consults with families and school staff, and contributes to Section 504, IDEA, and social-emotional learning initiatives.
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** Applications will be received until September 15, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **
About this job:
Hourly School Psychologists will provide part time hourly direct and indirect social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health services for children and youth, as well as work with families, school administrators, educators, and other professionals to create supportive learning and social environments for all students. In addition, School Psychologists will perform psycho-education assessments of students from Preschool through High School and transition programming.
What DPS Offers You:
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Hourly Rate based on Competitive Teacher/SSP Compensation and Procomp Incentive plan, click here for the DCTA Teacher and SSP Salary Schedule. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. Please note: You must submit all relevant documentation via onboarding before the deadline (15 days after receiving your offer letter) for salary setting purposes.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources.
What You'll Do:
- Consult with staff and parents, make recommendations for developmentally appropriate services and strategies to assist in improving student achievement.
- Participate in crisis management by assessing risk, providing interventions, and making community referrals.
- Provide social and emotional intervention for students (In groups and individually).
- Consult with parents and school staff in the development of appropriate behavior goals / interventions.
- Evaluate the need for cognitive and social and emotional support under Section 504 and IDEA.
- Interpret assessment data and develop goals to meet individual student needs.
- Support district initiatives on social and emotional learning.
- May participate in extra-duty activities as outlined in the teachers' collective bargaining agreement (This is for coaching, tutoring, or summer programs, etc. for Dept. of Labor laws).
What You’ll Need:
- Hold a Master’s Degree or higher in School Psychology.
- Current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License - School Psychologist.
- Have experience in the administration and interpretation of a variety of test instruments to evaluate cognitive ability, social/emotional development, academic skills and eligibility for special education.
- Have experience using consultation techniques that allow for providing effective techniques that address problems in learning and behavior.
- Have experience working with culturally diverse populations.
- Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
- Proficiency with Google Suite
- Effective time management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to accurately record, transfer, and relate information
- Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines
- Ability to follow directions and procedures and remain calm in an emergency situation
- Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work effectively as member of multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to travel to sites throughout the District
- Demonstrated respect for children, teenagers, and adults
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse audiences
- Bilingual in Spanish or another language preferred and may be required for select positions
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun
About UsDenver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
Skills Required
- Master's degree or higher in School Psychology
- Current Colorado Department of Education Special Service Provider License as a School Psychologist
- Experience administering and interpreting tests assessing cognitive ability, social-emotional development, academic skills, and special education eligibility
- Experience using consultation techniques to address learning and behavior problems
- Experience working with culturally diverse populations
- Proficiency with Google Suite
- Effective time management, critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to record, transfer, and relate information accurately
- Ability to manage multiple demands and competing deadlines
- Ability to follow directions and procedures and remain calm during emergencies
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing expectations
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to travel to sites throughout the district
- Demonstrated respect for children, teenagers, and adults
- Ability to work with diverse audiences
- Bilingual ability in Spanish or another language
- Permanent home address in Colorado while working for Denver Public Schools
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position with or without accommodations
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What We Do
The mission of Denver Public Schools is to provide all students the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our diverse society. In DPS, we’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. In the last ten years, DPS has experienced unprecedented growth and an expansion of programs. Building on the strong progress we’ve made, we want to continue transforming DPS into a school district grounded in equity. This districtwide focus on equity will be embedded in everything we do, so that we can help break historical patterns and become a school district that is designed to inspire every student to dream big and make their own future. View all of our current career openings here: https://careers.dpsk12.org/
