INTERN, SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST (2027 - 2028 School Year)

** Applications will be received until February 1, 2027. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **

About this job:

School Psychologist Interns will provide direct and indirect social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health services for children and youth, as well as work with families, school administrators, educators, and other professionals to create supportive learning and social environments for all students. In addition, School Psychologist Interns will perform psycho-educational and cognitive assessments of students from Preschool through High School when needed. School Psychologist Interns hold a CDE Intern Authorization license are supervised by district assigned CDE licensed School Psychologists. The Intern Authorization license allows interns to work independently of their supervisor and fulfill nearly the full role of career-level school psychologist job duties.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Student Will Succeed.
• Competitive Pay: $28.00 per hour. 
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. For more information visit our New Employee Resources. 

What You'll Do:

• Consults with staff and parents, make recommendations for developmentally appropriate services and strategies to assist in improving student achievement
• Participates in crisis management by assessing risk, providing interventions, and making community referrals
• Provides social and emotional intervention for students (In groups and individually)
• Consults with parents and school staff in the development of appropriate behavior goals / interventions
• Evaluates the need for cognitive and social and emotional support under Section 504 and IDEA; Interprets assessment data and develop goals to meet individual student needs
• Support district initiatives on social and emotional learning

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree and be in the final year of a Specialist (MA+30) or Doctoral level School Psychology Program - Required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Current Colorado Department of Education Intern Authorization license with an endorsement in School Psychology. All graduate students in school psychology prepared for internship will qualify for an Intern Authorization and will apply for one the summer prior to their internship experience.
• Have experience in the administration and interpretation of a variety of test instruments to evaluate cognitive ability, learning aptitudes, academic skills and eligibility for special education.
• Have experience using consultation techniques that allow for providing effective techniques that address problems in learning and behavior.
• Have experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education. 
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.  
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun