School Psychologist
Listed compensation
$68-$75/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Job Title
School Psychologist
Pay Range
$68-75/hr
Job Description
School Psychologist | Full Time, Transitioning to Part Time | Bothell, WA | 2026–2027 School Year
Ampersand Therapy is hiring a School Psychologist for a school-based assignment in Bothell Washington, starting ASAP through June 16, 2027. This position begins at fulltime until January, then transitions to parttime for the remainder of the school year. Join a collaborative team supporting students’ learning, social-emotional development, and educational success!
Job Highlights
- Location: Bothell WA
- Position: School Psychologist
- Schedule: 1.0 FTE until January 2027, transitioning to 0.6 FTE from January through June 16, 2027
- Full-Time Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:15 PM
- Part-Time Hours: Specific schedule to be confirmed
- Setting: School-based
- Start Date: ASAP
- End Date: June 16, 2027
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify students’ learning, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
- Prepare evaluation reports and share findings with families and school teams
- Participate in eligibility determinations and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings
- Collaborate with teachers, families, administrators, and related service providers to support student success
- Consult on interventions, accommodations, and behavior support strategies
- Monitor student progress and contribute to educational planning
- Maintain accurate documentation and complete evaluations within required timelines
- Attend team meetings and complete administrative responsibilities associated with the assignment
Qualifications
- Master’s or advanced degree in school psychology
- Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certification in school psychology
- Experience conducting school-based evaluations and participating in the special education process
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage evaluation timelines and maintain thorough documentation
- Availability to begin ASAP at 1.0 FTE and transition to 0.6 FTE in January
- Ability to accommodate occasional extended days for meetings or administrative work
- Ability to complete required district onboarding and background checks
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave
- Healthcare Benefits*
- 401(k) with company matching
- W-2 employment with general and professional liability insurance
- Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and other professional expenses
- Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate between school sites
- Referral bonuses
- No non-compete clauses
- Paid time off for volunteer work and donation matching*
Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above, following a short waiting period. Eligibility will change when this assignment transitions to 0.6 FTE.
Why Join Ampersand Therapy?
Ampersand Therapy is a local, women- and therapist-operated company founded by providers who understand what it’s like to work in schools. Our mission is to build a community of therapists who feel supported, appreciated, and empowered to make a difference.
We proudly serve school districts throughout Western Washington and across several other states. You’ll work alongside a small, passionate team of school-based specialists—some of whom are still active providers in schools themselves.
We offer mentorship and support, especially for newer school-based specialists, and are deeply committed to equity, sustainability, and community involvement.
Our Core Values
- Equity & Inclusion: Creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all
- Community Impact: Supporting nonprofits and empowering our team to give back
- Environmental Responsibility: Committed to reducing our carbon footprint and supporting sustainable practices
Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.
Apply today to join a supportive team of school-based professionals in Washington!
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Psychologist at Eleutheria a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychology psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Psychologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% are remote, 8% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$149k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $141k–$156k | Psychology median $139k (middle half $125k–$156k)58 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$139k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychology listings in Washington | 39 active | 1,781 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 63% remote · 8% no call · 43% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US psychologist listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Psychology listings | 658 in the last 30 days | 297 the 30 days before (+122%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$149k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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