Who We Are
- A tuition-free, open enrollment, K-12 charter school in the southeast community of Colorado Springs
- Preparing and empowering all of our students for success on their post-graduate paths through educational excellence, character development, and community engagement
- Dedicated to student proficiency through academic rigor and robust family support through the Atlas family scholarship
- Dedicated to our staff through offering a competitive total rewards package and providing meaningful professional development
Who We Serve
- 92% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged
- 86% Hispanic, 6% African American, 7% White, and 1% Asian
- 56% English Language Learners
What You’ll Do
- Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to identify students' strengths and weaknesses, as well as any potential learning or behavioral challenges.
- Provide individual and group counseling services to students facing academic, social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other school staff to address the needs of students and provide recommendations for interventions or accommodations
- Assist in the development and implementation of intervention plans to support students with diverse needs, including those with learning disabilities, behavioral issues, or emotional concerns.
- Develop and implement behavior management strategies and interventions to address challenging behaviors in the school environment.
- Participate in and contribute to Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement appropriate educational plans for students with special needs.
- Foster positive relationships with parents and caregivers, providing them with information and support related to their child's educational and emotional well-being.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of assessments, interventions, and counseling sessions. Prepare reports and documentation as needed.
- Foster positive relationships with parents and caregivers, providing them with information and support related to their child's educational and emotional well-being.
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of assessments, interventions, and counseling sessions. Prepare reports and documentation as needed.
- Foster positive relationships with parents and caregivers, providing them with information and support related to their child's educational and emotional well-being.
- Facilitate recurring special education team meetings with pertinent building staff
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 comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- Access to thousands of employee discounts
Annual Calendar and Start Date
- 212 working days
- Please note this includes 3 days of orientation for new staff. Following years will consist of only 209 work days.
- Start Date: July 10, 2024
Position Closes: When filled
Who You Are
- Completed MS, Ed.S., or Ph.D. in School Psychology
- Holds an active Colorado Special Providers License with School Psychologist K-12 endorsement
- Must pass a state background check and motor vehicle records check
- Ability to apply Trauma-Informed Care practices
- Demonstrated ability and passion for working with diverse groups of stakeholders
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Microsoft Excel basic proficiency for data tracking and reports.
- Growth mindset toward self, peers, students, and families.
Essential Functions
- Prolonged periods of standing and sitting
- Must be able to reach, stoop, kneel, push, and pull
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times
- Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed
- Must be able to successfully abide by all policies and procedures of Atlas Preparatory School
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,500.00 - $73,407.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday