Job Description
Role Responsibilities and More About How You’ll Spend Your Time in this Role
KIPP Colorado Mental Health Programming Support
Student Support
Participate in Manifestation Determination Reviews for students with 504s and IEPs who have school psychology services.
Professional Responsibilities
KIPP Colorado Schools is dedicated to equal employment opportunities and fair labor practices. KIPP Colorado Schools, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, KIPP Northeast Elementary, KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy and KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications, and the ability to perform a job without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, legally protected medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, or on any other basis made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.
Qualifications
Psychologist Role Level Specifics, Scope of Work, and Level of Responsibility For more about how you’ll lead at the Psychologist level, please visit the KIPP Colorado Role Levels Matrix (this is an internal document, only).
About Your Skills and Qualifications at the Psychologist Level:
Master’s degree or higher from an approved specialist-level program (required)
Spanish bilingual (preferred)
Experience as a School Psychologist (preferred)
Current Colorado Department of Education licensure as a School Psychologist (required)
Experience in a charter management organization or public school district (preferred)
A full understanding and Commitment to an Exceptional Student Experience (more about that HERE) (required)
A strong commitment to anti-racist hiring practices and a commitment to racial equity
Ability to use data to drive decision making
Demonstrates the ability to understand and navigate issues of identity, power, and privilege
Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail; outstanding written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage the ambiguity and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork
Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one’s work
Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful and willing to do whatever it takes to help the school reach a level of academic excellence
High level of detail orientation and sound excellent organizational skills
Strong communication, feedback and facilitation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence and initiative.
Entrepreneurial mindset, with the creativity and versatility to work productively in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and tasks with meticulous attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with stakeholders across functional and organizational lines
Passionate commitment to KIPP Colorado mission and to high standards of excellence
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits:
Staff retention and satisfaction is imperative for KIPP Colorado. We seek to provide competitive compensation and benefits including the following:
Competitive Market Salary: Starting salary for this role begins at $62,388
Excellent Healthcare Plan: 100% of employee-only monthly premium paid by KIPP Colorado and options for family enrollment and coverage, through United Healthcare.
Time Off !!!: More than 6 weeks of annual vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)
Based on hire date, employees are eligible for up to 8 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
All employees receive summer break through an Org closure, based on work location and position
Access to Parental and medical leave: Includes 6 weeks paid and 6 weeks unpaid for a total of 12 weeks (after your first year).
Career Trajectory: Access to opportunity to to move up, across schools, and grow your career and weekly coaching session to refine your craft.
Mental Health Care: Immediate and ongoing access to mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Technology & Access: Equipment provided: laptop & phone
Retirement Planning: Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option.
Move to Join Us: Relocation reimbursement (when applicable)
Additional Pay: Most school offer various stipend opportunities
All the Insurance Options:
All the Info: For more information, you can view our benefits FAQ here .