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Denver, Colorado, United States
Onsite
POSITION: Network School Psychologist, Evaluation Specialist
GRADE LEVEL: Middle and High School
LOCATION: Based in Denver, CO with travel to a subset of schools (typically 4–6)
SALARY: $72,500–$88,400, based on aligned years of experience (up to 10 years). Most candidates with 3-5 years of relevant experience start in the $77,000–$82,000 range. We also offer a relocation stipend for anyone joining us from 75+ miles away!
STATUS: Full time, benefits eligible, exempt, in-person position (Denver, CO)
START: Immediate or flexible for the right candidate. You can view the current School Year Calendar here.
WHY THIS ROLE
DSST built a collaborative Network Evaluation Team model — pairing School Psychologists with SpEd Teachers to strengthen assessment quality and evaluation reports across our network. As a Network School Psychologist, Evaluation Specialist, you won't be doing this work alone: you'll have a dedicated Lead Network Evaluation Specialist providing weekly coaching and development, plus a team built specifically to support comprehensive, root-cause-driven evaluations for students across Denver and Aurora.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
DSST's Network Evaluation Specialist – School Psychologist plays a critical role in ensuring students with disabilities receive high-quality, legally compliant special education evaluations. Reporting to the Home Office Exceptional Learner Team, this role supports schools in identifying students with social-emotional needs, conducting initial and re-evaluations, and collaborating closely with school teams and families to connect students to appropriate services.
The Network School Psychologist, Evaluation Specialist will assess students for cognitive as well as social-emotional impacts and support school-based teams and the community in providing appropriate supports. This includes working closely with school teams and families to understand impact areas, complete necessary assessments, and summarize results in a holistic, comprehensive manner so schools and families can connect students with the right supports. This role supports cases across the DSST network at both the Middle School and High School levels, and may include students receiving mild/moderate support as well as center programming. Strong interpersonal skills are essential given the close collaboration between families, school teams, and special service providers — as is strong communication, organization, and time management.
Evaluation & Assessment (80%)
Conduct in-school assessments and participate in eligibility meetings (on average) 4–5 days per week.
At the direction of the Lead Network Evaluation Specialist and in collaboration with the Home Office Exceptional Learner Team, be assigned to schools and individual cases throughout the DSST network to ensure all students with disabilities have strong, comprehensive evaluations and assessments matched to appropriate in-school and community support.
Work on several special education evaluations simultaneously while supporting multiple schools throughout the course of a week.
Collaboration & Communication (20%)
Build strong, collaborative relationships with members of the school Special Education Team including special service providers.
Communicate with General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, and Special Service Providers about information needed and timelines for assessments and special education evaluations.
Communicate regularly with families, outside providers, and comprehensive IEP teams in a collaborative and student focused manner.
Communicate regularly with the Home Office Exceptional Learner and Home Office Mental Health Team as needed.
Receive weekly coaching and development from the Lead Network Evaluation Specialist.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
School Psychology Experience:
2+ years serving as a School Psychologist (elementary, middle school, or high school level)
Experience administering standardized assessments, conducting root-cause analysis, and writing holistic, comprehensive evaluation reports
An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, reach their most ambitious post-secondary goals, and lead exemplary lives
Desire to personally and professionally grow in their practice of becoming an anti-racist and anti-ableist educator
Proven commitment to and experience with serving students of color, students with disabilities, and/or multilingual students
Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve their practice, communication, and leadership skills
Education & Licensure:
Ed.S. (60+ graduate semester hours) or doctorate in School Psychology from an accredited university, consistent with Colorado's SSP licensure requirements
Completion of a supervised practicum and a 1,200-hour internship in a school setting (minimum 600 hours in-school), as required for Colorado SSP licensure
Candidates must be actively pursuing or willing to begin the Colorado Special Service Provider (SSP) application process, with the endorsement fully completed prior to their start date. (Colorado does not offer interim authorization for Special Services licenses, so this must be finalized before day one — we encourage candidates to start the CDE application as early as possible, ideally upon accepting an offer. Candidates holding NASP's Nationally Certified School Psychologist [NCSP] credential may find this process faster, as Colorado accepts it toward several SSP requirements.) Learn more about the Colorado Special Education Endorsement [here]. We recommend reaching out to CDE directly for guidance on transferring out-of-state credentials.
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated success building trust with students, families, and staff across lines of difference
Who We Are
At DSST Public Schools, we are proud to achieve transformational results for our 7,500+ students — 97% of whom attend a Green (top-rated) school. Just as important is how we achieve them: values-centered, human-focused, and together.
We invite educators and leaders who share our belief that there is more in us — more brilliance, more courage, more possibility — to join us.
Our Impact
100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program
15 of 16 schools rated Green on the 2024–25 SPF
9 out of 10 DSST families would recommend DSST to a friend
95%+ of staff say their managers check in regularly and care about them as people
Why Work at DSST?
At DSST, our Quantum 5 Culture defines how we help every team member grow, belong, and thrive.
Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive pay and a Total Rewards package that includes fertility and adoption support, educator-focused mental-health care, and everyday perks like Safeway grocery discounts.
Growth & Opportunity: Weekly 1:1 coaching, data-driven feedback, and clear career pathways such as Apprentice Teacher and Emerging Leader.
Rewards & Recognition: Core Value and TOAST Awards, milestone celebrations, and the signature Flower Person Award honoring staff who help our community flourish.
Whole Human Wellness: Access to the Therapist of Color Collaborative, Wellness Wednesdays, comprehensive health coverage, and six weeks of paid parental leave.
Thriving in Colorado: Time to recharge with 11+ weeks off each year, relocation support for out of state applicants, and local discounts that help you enjoy life in our beautiful sunshine filled state.
Learn more about our Quantum 5 Culture and Compensation & Benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
DSST Public Schools is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not exclude participation in, deny benefits to or discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, National origin, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), Age (40 and older), Disability, Genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must lift and/or move items up to 30 pounds. The employee must have sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.