ABOUT THE DISTRICT


Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with 85,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for more than 60 years. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Our Jeffco Generations vision document and strategic plan map out with focus and clarity what we expect our schools to accomplish with our graduates. Come join us!

ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Jeffco Public Schools' mission is to provide a quality education that prepares all students for a successful future. Maintaining a strong academic focus with quality instruction and frequent progress monitoring produces more successful outcomes for all students. All students, including students with disabilities, deserve the support of highly skilled education professionals dedicated to honoring and addressing each student's unique learning differences.

ABOUT YOU

Jeffco is a learning organization in which all staff must grow in their capacity to support and educate all students including those with special needs. Special Education professionals are committed to providing equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities who have the right, and deserve the opportunity, to meet the challenging expectations that have been established for their non-disabled peers. Highly efficacious educators understand that their knowledge and skills can assist students in overcoming educational barriers. Maintaining a strong academic focus with quality instruction including frequent progress monitoring produces more successful outcomes for all students. A robust continuum of services driven by student needs is essential.

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 08/08/2019

Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00, Hours/Day: 8.00, Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days, GR1, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $40,989 - $57,654

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY: Provide leadership in developing and implementing mental health departmental practices, policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Demonstrate expertise with Functional Behavioral Analysis, Positive Behavior Support plans, social/emotional learning and mental health needs of children and youth.

Provide guidance and feedback to staff regarding appropriate assessment and school based mental health services, including our role within the MTSS and IEP processes using knowledge of best practices, professional ethics, federal and state policies and procedures.

Work collaboratively with principals, special education leadership, school staff, community groups and organizations and assure positive outcomes for all learners.

Plan and coordinate mental health discipline meetings, with a focus on professional learning.

Plan and participate in departmental professional learning.

Provide guidance and support to staff regarding departmental assessment materials including their administration, scoring, interpretation, computer scoring software and report writing. Review the district's assessment tools to determine inventory and purchasing needs to ensure high quality and current evaluations.

Consult with staff, school personnel and families regarding individual cases. Potentially provide additional student assessment as needed. Support staff at meetings regarding individual cases.

Collect staff data on caseloads/workloads and create appropriate data reports.

Organize and oversee departmental committees and interns related to school psychologist/school social workers.

Support staff in utilizing Enrich, Infinite Campus, and ezEdMed as they relate to services.

Participate on district resource teams and other work committees as appropriate.

Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS: Master degree, EdS or doctorate in the field of School Psychology. Licensure with Colorado Department of Education. Valid Colorado Driver's License and appropriate insurance.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years' experience as a school based mental health provider.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Strong communication and relationship skills, including facilitating problem-solving meetings and managing conflict. Excellent computer and technology skills.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions
Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.

SALARY

Jeffco Salary Schedules

BENEFITS

Jeffco Benefits


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.