School Psychologist

Who We Are

• Atlas prepares and empowers all students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement.
• A Tuition free and an open enrollment public school for students in grades K-12
• Atlas students are outpacing national average growth across all grade levels.
• Atlas student proficiency has surpassed the district and state.
• Atlas provides family-centered support services that consistently lead to over 90% participation in our parent advisor conferences.
• Atlas teachers engage in ongoing professional development targeted towards instructional best practices and academic data analysis.

Who We Serve

• 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
• 78% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% White, and 1% Asian
• 56% English Language Learners

What You’ll Do

• Conduct appropriate psychological evaluations to determine learning, emotional and/or behavioral needs of children.
• Interpret assessment data and make recommendations for intervention.
• Maintain case records and summarize evaluation results in written reports prepared and available prior to IEP meetings.
• Confer with teachers, students and parents regarding adaptations to the classroom environment or curricula.
• Attend pre-referral and post-placement meetings to discuss possible intervention strategies.
• Attend staff, professional and inter-agency meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Programs
• Plan, coordinate, and execute high quality staff professional development sessions.
• Other duties or tasks as assigned.

Compensation & Schedule

• Annual Range $62,500 - $73,407
• Signing Bonus: $1,000
• Monday – Friday; Occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Benefits

• Approximately 10 weeks of paid school breaks
• 32 hours of annual flex time and 48 hours of annual sick time
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program (required in lieu of social security as a public employee)
• 100% Employer paid short and long term disability benefit
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance Benefit of $25,000 (option to purchase more)
• Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program

Annual Calendar and Start Date

• 209 work days per academic year
• Start Date: July 10, 2024

Position Closes: When filled

Who You Are

• Completion of a masters degree program or doctorate degree program.
• Colorado Special Providers License with School Psychologist K-12 endorsement.
• Must pass a state background check and motor vehicle records check.
• Microsoft Excel basic proficiency for data tracking and reports.
• Growth mindset toward self, peers, students, and families.

Essential Job Functions

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.