Network School Psychologist - Evaluation Specialist

POSITION: Network School Psychologist, Evaluation Specialist 

GRADE LEVEL: Middle and High School

LOCATION: DSST Home Office with travel up to 16 DSST schools across Denver and Aurora

SALARY: $70,300-$85,700 for up to 10 years of aligned experience.  We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75 miles or more from Denver! 

STATUS: Full time, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO) 

START: Immediate

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Our Network School Psychologists are leaders who play an integral role in ensuring that students with disabilities are welcomed, known, and challenged to achieve their most ambitious post-secondary path. DSST’s Network School Psychologist will play a critical role in ensuring all students with disabilities in the network receive high quality and legally defensible evaluations for special education eligibility. At the direction of the Home Office Exceptional Learner Team, the Network School Psychologist will support DSST schools with identifying students with social emotional impacts, implementing supports that address root causes, and completing special education initial evaluations and reevaluations including completing social, emotional, and cognitive assessments and drafting evaluation reports. This is an assessment-only role. 

The Network School Psychologist, Evaluation Specialist will assess students for cognitive as well as social emotional impacts and support in creating connections with school based teams and the community to provide appropriate supports. This position will include working closely with the school based team and families to understand impact areas, complete the necessary assessments, and summarizing results in a holistic, comprehensive manner so schools and families can connect students with the appropriate supports. The Network School Psychologist, Evaluation Specialist will support student cases across the DSST network at both the Middle School and High School levels and may include students who receive mild/moderate support as well as center programming. This role requires significant interpersonal skills given the collaboration between families, school teams and special service providers as well as strong communication, organization and time management.  

Network Mental Health Assessments & Evaluations: (80%)

• Spend, on average, 4 to 5 days per week in the school setting conducting cognitive and social-emotional assessments, working with IEP teams and engaging in evaluation and eligibility meetings.
• At the direction of the Lead Network School Psychologist and in collaboration with the Home Office Exceptional Learner Team, be assigned to schools and individual cases throughout the DSST network in order to ensure all students with disabilities have strong, comprehensive evaluations and assessments that match students with the appropriate in school and community support.
• Assignments will include working on several special education evaluations simultaneously at established school buildings and supporting multiple schools throughout the course of a week.
• Monthly evaluation caseloads will be monitored to ensure that each evaluator’s caseload stays within a sustainable range (closing 7-9 evaluations per month, on average). 
• During busier times of year, a stipend of $500 per evaluation is offered every evaluation closed above 12 per month. 

Communication and Collaboration: (20%)

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with members of the school Special Education Team including special service providers.
• Communicate with General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, and Special Service Providers about information needed and timelines for assessments and special education evaluations. 
• Communicate regularly with families, outside providers, and comprehensive IEP teams in a collaborative and student focused manner.
• Support newer special education teachers by coordinating certain types of evaluations (initials, reevaluations that are social-emotional in nature).
• Communicate regularly with the Home Office Exceptional Learner and Home Office Mental Health Team as needed.
• Coached and managed by the Lead Network School Psychologist including weekly coaching and development meetings.

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Because of the unique nature of this role, we are seeking an experienced, certified School Psychologist who is flexible and has strong assessment and report-writing skills, as well as strong communication and the ability to quickly build relationships with adults and students.
• Strong candidates for the Network School Psychologist, Evaluation Specialist role should have a demonstrated ability to respond flexibly to a changing work environment, strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple workstreams at once; in addition to the ability to build positive relationships with a variety of stakeholders, and communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• School Psychology Experience:
  • 3+ Years serving as a School Psychologist at the middle school or high school level
  • 3+ Years experience administering a variety of standardized assessments (cognitive, social-emotional, adaptive), conducting root cause analysis and writing holistic, comprehensive evaluation reports.
  • Solid understanding of state special education law, including the 13 disability categories and the bodies of evidence required to evaluate each disability category.
  • An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, @lead exemplary lives.
  • Desire to personally and professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist and anti-ableist educator.
  • Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students.
  • Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve their practice, communication, and leadership skills.
• Education & Licensure:
  • Ed.S degree (or a minimum of 60 graduate school credits) in School Psychology from accredited university 
  • Hold a valid Colorado Special Service Provider endorsement. You can read more about obtaining a Colorado Special Education Endorsement here. We recommend reaching out to CDE directly for information on transferring your out of state credentials.

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Application Timeline

This is an evergreen position, meaning DSST Public Schools recruits for this role on an ongoing basis to support current and anticipated hiring needs across our network. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and qualified candidates may be contacted for interviews as opportunities become available.

For positions with a defined hiring timeline, the anticipated application deadline will be listed at the top of the job posting.

Who We Are

At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together.

We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more brilliance, more courage, more possibility — to join us.

Our Impact

• 100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program
• 15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024–25 SPF
• 9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend
• 95%+ of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people 

Why Work at DSST?

At DSST, our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow, belong, and thrive.

• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
• Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
• Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.
• Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.

Learn more about ourQuantum 5 Culture and Compensation & Benefits.

Employment Classification & PERA Participation

DSST Public Schools participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). Unless otherwise stated in the position title or posting, all roles are full-time and are designated as PERA-covered positions. Candidates should review their individual circumstances and ensure they are able to accept employment in a PERA-covered role prior to applying.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not exclude participation in, deny benefits to, or discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 and older), disability, or genetic information. We also prohibit retaliation for filing a complaint, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in any investigation or proceeding.

DSST is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing these duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear and may spend extended periods standing, walking, bending, or kneeling. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds and have sufficient hand and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.