School Psychologist

School Psychologist at Little Raven Elementary School - 1.0 FTE Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you. Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown Denver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100 percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of close community ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but a destination for exceptional educators to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful contributions for our students. You belong here! DUTIES Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain and demonstrate flexibility in responding to changing needs; knowledge of current special education laws and practices; demonstrate effective group facilitation skills; ability to work individually with students; knowledge of best practices in assessment, service delivery and response to intervention models; demonstrate ability in using data in developing IEPs, functional behavior assessments, behavior intervention plans, danger assessments and crisis intervention; ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with colleagues, students and parents; desire and ability to function as a team member; ability to work with students in whole class and small group settings, knowledge of effective behavior management techniques; knowledge of running effective counseling groups; case management; crisis intervention; effective oral and written communication skills. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION Minimum of 60 graduate semester hours for the preparation of school psychologist. Hold or be eligible to hold a Colorado Department of Education License. Hold appropriate endorsement(s) as school psychologist. EXPERIENCE Successful completion of internship in school psychology. Previous teaching experience subject area and/or level desirable. STARTING SALARY RANGE Annual salary schedule based on 1.0 FTE FTE : 1.0 BENEFIT INFORMATION Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professional development programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: #J-18808-Ljbffr