Job Title: School Psychologist – Child Find Evaluation Team
Location: Thornton, CO 80260
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 35 Weeks
Positions Available: 2
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM; 40 hours per week
Work Arrangement: Fully in-person; no remote or hybrid options
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: $1,500–$2,200 per week
Traveler: $2,000–$2,600 per week
Position Overview
We are seeking qualified education professionals to join the Child Find Evaluation Team in Thornton, Colorado. Two openings are available to support the identification and evaluation of children who may require special education services. Candidates will collaborate with school staff, families, and multidisciplinary evaluation teams to assess students’ developmental, psychological, academic, and behavioral needs and support appropriate educational planning.
Available Positions
School Psychologist: Dedicated School Psychologist position; fully in-person.
Bilingual Child Find Evaluation Team – District Level: Conduct bilingual Child Find evaluations at multiple locations, potentially including additional district-level sites. Open to a bilingual School Psychologist or a bilingual Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher.
Required Qualifications
Appropriate graduate-level education and professional qualifications for the assigned position.
For the School Psychologist role, a valid Colorado School Psychologist license or applicable district authorization.
For the bilingual district-level position, bilingual proficiency and appropriate credentials for the assigned role.
Candidates applying as an ECSE Teacher must meet applicable Colorado educator licensure and special education requirements.
Knowledge of Child Find procedures, special education eligibility, developmental assessments, and educational evaluation practices.
Experience or familiarity with psychological, behavioral, developmental, or early childhood assessments.
Ability to interpret assessment results and prepare clear, accurate evaluation reports.
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams.
Commitment to student-centered practices, confidentiality, and culturally and linguistically responsive evaluations.
Availability to work fully in person at assigned school and district locations, Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychological, developmental, behavioral, and educational evaluations to identify children who may qualify for special education services.
Participate in Child Find activities to identify students with suspected disabilities or developmental delays.
Administer, score, and interpret appropriate assessment tools in accordance with professional standards and applicable regulations.
Gather and analyze information from observations, interviews, student records, assessments, and family input.
Prepare accurate evaluation reports documenting assessment findings, student strengths, needs, and recommendations.
Collaborate with teachers, special education professionals, administrators, and families throughout the evaluation process.
Participate in multidisciplinary evaluation meetings and communicate findings clearly to relevant stakeholders.
Provide recommendations to support individualized educational planning and appropriate interventions.
For the bilingual position, conduct evaluations and communicate findings in relevant languages, as appropriate to the role and qualifications.
Maintain confidential student records and comply with applicable special education laws, district policies, and evaluation procedures.
Coordinate evaluation schedules across assigned school and district locations.
Support families in understanding evaluation results and next steps in the special education process.