Psychologist for Twice-Exceptional - District-Wide

Job Title: Psychologist for Twice-Exceptional

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Classification Group: Cherry Creek Education Association

Supervising Position: Director of Neurodiverse Student Services or designee

Pay Plan: Certified/Licensed

Pay Range: Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule

Last Updated: 08/09/2024

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JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of Neurodiverse Student Services, provide direct and indirect mental health services to twice-exceptional students (students identified as gifted/talented with an identified co-existing disability requiring Special Education services) who are placed into CCSD’s 2e center-based programs. Effectively deliver supports and services that promotes an exemplary educational program and which fosters achievement for students within the 2e center-based programs. Assignments include twice exceptional students with mild to moderate to severe needs accessing varied Least Restrictive Environment settings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time

1.

Consult and collaborate with school and district-level colleagues, twice-exceptional students, and other stakeholders to promote effective implementation of services

Daily 10%

2.

In collaboration with others, use assessment and data collection methods to implement and evaluate appropriate services that support cognitive, academic, and affective skill development

Daily 10%

3.

In collaboration with others, use assessment and data collection methods to implement and evaluate services that support socialization, learning, and mental and behavioral health, including but not limited to behavioral supports, individual and group counseling, and social skills training

Daily 10%

4.

Develop and implement practices and strategies to create and maintain effective and supportive learning environments for twice exceptional students placed in 2e center-based programs

Daily 10%

5.

Promote services and supports that enhance learning, mental and behavioral health, safety, and physical well-being through protective and adaptive factors and to implement effective crisis preparation, response, and recover for 2e students within 2e center-based programs

Daily 10%

6.

Implement and evaluate services that respond to culture and context and facilitate family and school partnerships and interactions with community agencies for enhancement of academic and social-behavioral outcomes for twice-exceptional students within 2e center-based programs

Daily 10%

7.

Evaluate and apply research as a foundation for service delivery, and in collaboration with others, use various techniques and technology resources for data collection, measurement, and analysis to support effective practices at the individual, group, and/or systems levels

Daily 10%

8.

Provide services that adhere to IDEA and Section 504 law, are consistent with ethical, legal, and professional standards; engage in responsive ethical and professional decision-making; collaborate appropriately with other professional; document assessments and services within CCDS’s student information systems; and apply professional work characteristics ne