School Psychologist - SSS - Mental Health ( Apply directly to school - DO NOT apply online to DCSD)

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.
CORE VALUES
Core Values are the key to defining our culture. They drive our decisions and shape our behavior. Below are the Core Values for Leman Academy of Excellence:
CARE: Every precaution is taken to ensure a safe and secure environment for every scholar, staff and guests.
CIVILITY: Every scholar, family and employee is treated with respect and as a valued individual.
COMMUNITY: We strive to build a community where all stakeholders are motivated to be involved and feel connected and valued.
CLASSICAL EDUCATION: 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.
## Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
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.
Minimum Requirements, Education, and Experience
● 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
Essential Functions:
● 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
● Works with parents to facilitate support for their scholar's school adjustment
● Alleviating family stress to enable the scholar to function more effectively in school & 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
● Partners 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
Work Habits and Attitudes:
● Be a self-starter with an ownership attitude.
● Demonstrates a strong sense of drive to meet goals.
● Shows initiative and resourcefulness.
● Performs accurate work in a timely manner.
● Meets deadlines and sets priorities.
● Uses common sense
● Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.
● Works well with minimum supervision.
● Is dependable and accepts responsibility.
● Shows sensitivity and tact in dealing with others.
● Accepts direction and constructive criticism.
● Cooperates with fellow workers and other departments.
● Follows school policies and safety rules.
● Demonstrates a professional appearance on a daily basis.
● Demonstrates a willingness to work as a team player.
● Embraces collaboration with other professionals.
● Excellent organization, time management and follow-up skills.
● Maintains a professional environment at all times.
● Remains an active learner through ongoing professional development
Essential functions, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, may
include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed.
Compensation
Leman Academy offers a very competitive benefits package and overall compensation will be commensurate with talent, experience and education.
Leman Academy of Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
## Responsibilities:
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Effectively complete safety screenings and assessments.
Effective planning, organizing, and implementing appropriate instructional programming in a
learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and
fulfill their academic potential
Support and establish a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students in order to: alleviate barriers to learning, engage students as individuals with unique interests and strengths, and promote student success at the student’s developmental level.
Effectively establish and maintain collaborative relationships with school personnel, students and parents.
Maintain continuing education requirements for licensure.
Effectively implement crisis prevention, intervention, response and recovery efforts.
Document health related services in designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
Effectively provide case management support.
Attend district professional development opportunities in the areas of mental health and special education.
Demonstrate expertise in assessment - including cognitive assessment, FBA/BIP creation, data based decision-making skills, and psycho-educational practices, in order to plan, consult, collaborate and/or provide indirect and direct services to students.
Maintain accurate and up to date records of every treatment/session delivered to students whether direct or indirect services. Information will be documented into both the current IEP system; and the current Medicaid system for students who are eligible for Medicaid reimbursement. Complete progress monitoring and progress reporting to obtain and communicate data regarding student advancement toward goals.
## Certifications:
Special Services Provider License - School Psychologist - Colorado Department of Education
## Education:
Master's Degree: Educational Psychology (Required)
## Skills:
## Position Type:
Charter School
## Primary Location:
Leman Academy of Excellence
## One Year Only (Yes or No):
No
## Scheduled Hours Per Week:
40
## FTE:
1.00
## Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:
185 Work Days
• _(260 days indicates a year-round position.  Time off \[or Off-Track Days\] are then granted based on the position.  Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)_
## Minimum Hire Rate:
$62,150.00 USD Annual
## Maximum Hire Rate:
$96,747.50 USD Annual
## Full Salary Range:
$62,150.00 USD - $131,345.00 USD Annual
• _All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE._
## Benefits:
This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.
## Time Off Plans:
## This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
April 26, 2026
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Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence
A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling.
Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible.
Unity of Purpose
DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do.
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2\.       Outstanding Educators and Staff
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4\.       Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community
5\.       Financial Well-Being
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