27J Schools is seeking a school psychologist to support the early childhood specialized programming for students age 3-8, including preschool and K-2 students requiring autism center programming. The program is structured around four key pillars that guide intervention and student growth:
Communication – Supporting the development of functional communication skills, whether through verbal language, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), or other individualized strategies.
Social-Emotional Development – Teaching self-regulation, emotional awareness, and social interaction skills to foster meaningful connections with peers and adults.
Play – Utilizing play-based interventions as a primary mode of learning, encouraging engagement, creativity, and relationship-building.
Behavior – Implementing individualized supports and interventions to promote positive behavior and self-regulation.
The school psychologist in this role will provide comprehensive early intervention services, including assessments, behavioral supports, and social-emotional instruction, to help students build the foundational skills necessary for success in preschool and beyond. This position requires expertise in early childhood development, trauma-informed care, and play-based interventions to support young learners in a highly individualized and structured setting. The school psychologist will work closely with teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and families to develop and implement effective interventions that promote functional communication, positive social interactions, and emotional regulation.
Responsibilities
Conduct developmental, psychological, and behavioral assessments to inform individualized intervention plans and IEPs.
Provide direct support in social-emotional learning, communication strategies, and behavior interventions tailored to preschool-aged students.
Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and develop behavior intervention plans for students, coach staff on consistent implementation of behavioral strategies.
Facilitate collaborative problem-solving conversations to help support skill-building for students.
Utilize play-based interventions to build social engagement and early learning skills.
Collaborate with teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and families to support student growth across settings.
Provide family coaching and consultation, helping families understand their child's development, and caregivers with strategies to reinforce developmental progress at home.
Support structured transitions and inclusion opportunities to help students generalize skills across environments.
Lead professional development for staff regarding various topics in collaboration with other related service providers.
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 working with preschool-aged children, particularly those with developmental delays, ASD, or social-emotional challenges.
Strong knowledge of early childhood assessment tools, play-based interventions, and positive behavior supports.
Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and engage in problem-solving to support student success.
Application Procedure: Apply to www.workat27j.com.
External applicants: upload a current resume and a special service license from the Colorado Department of Education.
27J Current Contracted Teachers: use the Internal Application, upload a current resume and provide a maximum of 2 years previous work experience. Substitutes are considered External applicants.
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