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Eleutheria
Thornton, Colorado

School Psychologist

PsychologistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60-$68/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job Title

School Psychologist

Pay Range

$60-68/hour

Job Description

Up to $68/hour | Thornton, CO | Full-Time Hours | 2026–2027 School Year

Position Details

  • K–12 caseload
  • Starting August 2026
  • Monday-Friday schedule

About the Role

Hello, School Psychologists! Ampersand Therapy is hiring School Psychologists for K–12 school settings in Thornton, CO. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in student success by conducting evaluations, supporting IEP development, and collaborating with school teams. We welcome both new and experienced clinicians who are passionate about supporting students!

Why Join Us

  • Competitive pay up to $68/hour + steady school-year schedule
  • W-2 employment with liability insurance included
  • Healthcare benefits* + 401(k) with company match
  • Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
  • Mileage reimbursement between sites + referral bonuses
  • What You’ll Do
  • Conduct psychoeducational evaluations and assessments
  • Write comprehensive evaluation reports and IEP documentation
  • Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team discussions
  • Provide progress monitoring and maintain compliant documentation
  • Collaborate with teachers, families, and special education staff
  • Support students’ behavioral, social-emotional, and academic needs
  • Assist in developing appropriate interventions and supports
  • Ensure timelines and compliance with state and federal regulations
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Master’s degree in School Psychology or equivalent
  • Valid Colorado CDE certification required by start date
  • Strong assessment, writing, and collaboration skills
  • School-based experience preferred, but not required
  • NASP membership a plus

About Ampersand Therapy

Ampersand Therapy is a therapist-owned and therapist-operated company built by providers who understand school-based work. We focus on support and mentorship so clinicians can do their best work. Our team is committed to equity, community impact, and creating a workplace where therapists feel valued.

Benefits apply to 0.8 FTE and above after a short waiting period.

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.

Please reach out to erika@ampersandtherapy.com if you have any questions!

Key Responsibilities

The School Psychologist will conduct psychoeducational evaluations and assessments while managing comprehensive IEP documentation. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support students' behavioral, social-emotional, and academic needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in School Psychology or an equivalent field. A valid Colorado CDE certification is required by the start date.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Report writingBehavioral supportSocial-emotional supportAcademic interventionCompliance documentation

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 50 active School Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 26% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 171 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Thornton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$470k
Typical market rent
$1,881/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Eleutheria

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Benefits & Perks

Healthcare benefits
401(k) with company match
Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
Mileage reimbursement between sites
Referral bonuses