School Psychologist/School Social Worker Affective Needs Programming-Part Time

27J Schools is seeking a school psychologist/school social worker to serve as a halftime (.5) Affective Needs (AN) Mental Health Provider.

The school psychologist/school social worker supports elementary and middle school students with significant social-emotional and behavioral challenges. Students receive individualized academic instruction, mental health support, and embedded social-emotional learning in a highly structured environment. The program emphasizes skill-building, restorative practices, and family collaboration to help students access learning and transition to less restrictive settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct developmental, psychological, and behavioral assessments to inform individualized intervention plans and IEPs across early childhood and elementary/middle school settings.
• Provide direct support in social-emotional learning, mental health interventions, functional communication, and behavior strategies tailored to each age group.
• Develop and implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) and provide coaching to staff on consistent implementation of supports.
• Facilitate collaborative problem-solving with teachers, related service providers, families, and mental health professionals to support student growth and skill generalization.
• Utilize play-based, relationship-centered interventions for early childhood students and structured approaches for elementary/middle school students.
• Support transitions, inclusion opportunities, and generalization of skills across classroom and school settings.
• Provide family coaching and consultation to reinforce skill development at home.
• Lead or support professional development for staff on social-emotional learning, mental health strategies, and behavior interventions.

Qualifications

• Master's or Specialist degree (Ed.S., Ph.D., or Psy.D.) in School Psychology from an accredited program.
• Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) School Psychologist license or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience supporting early childhood students and elementary/middle school students with significant social-emotional and behavioral needs.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development, trauma-informed practices, social-emotional learning, and positive behavior supports.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and engage in problem-solving to support student success.
   

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