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District School Psychologist Intern – Spanish Speaking (preferred)

Employer
Adams County School District 14
Location
Commerce City, CO, US
Salary
Competitive
  • Position Type:
    Psychologist/Psychologist
  • Date Posted:
    2/11/2019
  • Location:
    Educational Support Services
  • Date Available:
    2019/2020
  • Closing Date:
    Until Filled
  • Adams 14
    2019-2020 School Year

    Position Title: District School Psychologist Intern - Spanish Speaking (preferred)
    Department: Student Services/Division of Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health
    Stipend - $24,000 + Benefits
    POSITION SUMMARY:
    As a member of the District's Mental Health Team, the School Psychologist Intern will have direct experience with assessment of the Bilingual Educational Student Services Team (BESST). The bilingual school psychologist is responsible for reviewing and completing Spanish assessments based on referrals that are submitted throughout the district. The bilingual school psychologist provides guidance and identifies developmental, learning and behavioral needs of students. Utilize the information gleaned to determine optimal support or guidance for culturally and linguistically diverse students. Collaborate with teachers, involve staff, and parent/guardian regarding steps to improve the development of the students as they move toward adulthood. Design and implement research-based programs and interventions to assure students are receiving the most up to date and proven techniques. Act as liaison between students, teachers, involved staff and parent/guardians. Advocate for homeless youth and families to ensure their rights under Title X are followed. Develop and promote good community relations among stakeholders. Provide support and training to building efforts in multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) for culturally and linguistically diverse students.
    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Active participant and member of the District's Mental Health Team
    • Increase current knowledge and competencies of special education best practices in assessment, understanding the limitations of cognitive, social emotional and other assessment
    • Evaluate the student's ability and formulates the student's profile through a variety of functional, behavioral, and standardized assessments, skilled observation, checklists, histories, and interviews.
    • Synthesize evaluation results into a comprehensive written report, which reflects strengths and barriers to student participation in the educational environment; directs program development; and guides evidence-based intervention.
    • Review referral data, history and assessment data to develop.
    • Review IEPs and procedural safeguards with parents, students and staff.
    • Monitor, evaluate and document each student's progress utilizing appropriate measurements.
    • Promote an environment respecting the dignity of the student.
    • Teach, monitor, and collaborate with educational personnel, community agencies, parent/guardian, and students to increase understanding of the student's needs.
    • Maintain regular communication with parents by means of email, phone calls, conferences and progress reports when required.
    • Assist parents with understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavioral standards.
    • Manage student behavior through monitoring, supervising and assessing behavioral patterns.
    • Utilize appropriate corrective methods to modify behavior.
    • Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and the subsequent development of student Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs) where necessary.
    • Instruct students on socially acceptable behaviors and personal development skills.
    • Maintain accurate and complete records in compliance with school district regulations and legal requirements.
    • Actively participate in continuing education for professional development to ensure practice consistent with best practice and to meet Colorado Licensure requirements.
    • Use professional literature; evidence based research, and continuing education content to make practice decisions.
    • Use professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision-making in practice.
    • Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.


    The education/training/experience, license/certification, general expectations, physical demands, and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    EDUCATION/LICENSES:
    • Master's degree in School Psychology from an accredited program - In Progress
    • Eligible for a Colorado Department of Education Intern Authorization
    • Valid Colorado Driver's License
    • Bilingual - Spanish
    ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
    Frequent lifting 5 (five) to 10 (ten) pounds
    Occasional lifting of up fifty (50) pounds.
    Frequent sitting, bending, walking, and standing.
    Occasional stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT:
    Mostly clean and comfortable.
    The work environment is high energy.
    Physical restraint may be necessary to provide safety for students and others.
    May encounter noise, odors or bodily fluids.
    The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

    REPORTS TO:
    Director of Student Services or designee.

    SALARY:
    $24,000 per year paid internship + benefits

    This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.

    In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act and Colorado law, Adams County School District 14 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Inquiries or complaints may be referred to Linda Shamlin, Director of Human Resources, 5291 East 60 th Avenue, Commerce City, CO 80022, or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204.

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