About the role#
School Psychologist Interns provide direct and indirect social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health services for children and youth. You will work with families, school administrators, educators, and other professionals to create supportive learning environments. Interns perform psycho-educational and cognitive assessments for students from Preschool through High School. You will hold a CDE Intern Authorization license and receive supervision from district-assigned licensed School Psychologists. This license allows you to work independently and fulfill nearly the full scope of career-level school psychologist duties.
What you'll do#
- Consult with staff and parents to recommend developmentally appropriate services and strategies.
- Participate in crisis management by assessing risk, providing interventions, and making community referrals.
- Provide social and emotional intervention for students in both group and individual settings.
- Collaborate with parents and school staff to develop behavior goals and interventions.
- Evaluate the need for cognitive and social-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.
What you'll need#
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree and current enrollment in the final year of a Specialist (MA+30) or Doctoral level School Psychology program. A Master's degree is preferred.
- A current Colorado Department of Education Intern Authorization license with an endorsement in School Psychology.
- Experience administering and interpreting test instruments to evaluate cognitive ability, learning aptitudes, and academic skills.
- Experience using consultation techniques to address learning and behavior problems.
- Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
- A commitment to racial and educational excellence and dismantling systems of oppression.
- You must maintain a permanent home address in Colorado during your employment.
Location & details#
- Location: Denver, Colorado.
- Term: Fall 2027 through Spring 2028.
- Status: Full-time, paid position.
- Modality: On-site.
About Denver Public Schools
Denver Public Schools operates as a public school district based in Denver, Colorado. The organization was founded in 1902 and serves the local student population. It maintains a large workforce of over 10,000 employees across its various educational facilities. The district focuses on providing primary and secondary education to students within the city.
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