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Adelphi Staffing
Laredo, Texas

School Psychologist

PsychologistContract

Listed compensation

$60 per hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Adelphi is seeking qualified Licensed Psychologists to provide psychological and neuropsychological evaluation services in a school setting in Laredo, Texas.

The ideal candidates will conduct comprehensive student evaluations, prepare diagnostic and eligibility reports, and collaborate with families and school personnel to determine students’ educational needs.

Job Quick Facts

  • Reference #: EDU-1497-01
  • Profession: Allied Health
  • Specialty: Licensed Psychologist
  • Location: Laredo, Texas
  • Facility Type: School
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Shift Schedule: TBD
  • Rate: $60 per hour

Requirements

  • At least four years of school psychology experience preferred
  • Current License issued by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologist
  • Psychologist resume
  • 3 references

Responsibilities

  • Provide routine health care support services in the school clinic.
  • Assist students presenting with illness, injury, or other health concerns.
  • Support basic clinical tasks within scope of practice and school district guidelines.
  • Assist with medication-related documentation and clinic records as directed.
  • Monitor students in the clinic and report health concerns to designated school or nursing personnel.
  • Assist with first aid, vital signs, and routine health observations when appropriate.
  • Maintain accurate records of student clinic visits and services provided.
  • Follow Universal Precautions, OSHA standards, infection control procedures, and school health protocols.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe clinic environment.
  • Protect confidentiality of student health information and records.
  • Communicate professionally with students, school staff, parents/families, and medical professionals as appropriate.
  • Provide support for early morning or After School Program coverage when assigned.
  • Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychological evaluationDiagnostic reportingEligibility reportingStudent assessmentClinical documentationVital signs monitoringProfessional communication

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active School Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 26% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$125k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Psychologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution39 jobs · 15 employers

14
<$155k
5
$155k-170k
17
$170k-185k
3
$185k-200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
51%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Below most School Psychologist listings for work-life

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

Living in Laredo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$240k
Typical market rent
$1,191/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Laredo, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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