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Littleton, Colorado

School Psychologist

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$60-$70/hr

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Job Description

School Psychologist – School-Based

Littleton, Colorado | Full-Time/Short Term | November 2026–January 2027 School Year | On-Site

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a dedicated School Psychologist to join our team for a full-time, short term, school-based opportunity in Littleton, Colorado for the 2026–2027 school year.

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated team of special education providers who partner with schools to provide special education and related services to students nationwide. We understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality services while building meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

This position serves students and includes evaluations, consultation, eligibility and diagnostic services, and student support. You'll work collaboratively with educators, families, administrators, and multidisciplinary team members, with support from both the school district and TheraPeds Partners.

Position Details

  • Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
  • School year: 2026–2027, November through January
  • Grades: Elementary-High School
  • Location: Littleton, Colorado
  • Setting: On-site, in-person
  • Pay: $60–$70+/hour, based on experience and employment arrangement
  • Guaranteed hours, including designated documentation, administrative, and planning time
  • Manageable caseload
  • Dual support from the school district and TheraPeds Partners

What You'll Do

As a school-based School Psychologist, you'll support students' academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs while helping multidisciplinary teams make informed educational decisions.

Responsibilities May Include

  • Conducting comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and assessments
  • Participating in referral, evaluation, eligibility, reevaluation, and diagnostic processes
  • Interpreting assessment results and preparing comprehensive written reports
  • Participating in the development and implementation of IEPs
  • Providing consultation to teachers, administrators, families, and other school professionals
  • Supporting students in accordance with their IEPs and identified educational needs
  • Participating in eligibility, IEP, multidisciplinary, and problem-solving team meetings
  • Providing student services and interventions within the scope of the position
  • Collaborating with special education teams, general education staff, related-service providers, and families

Maintaining Accurate and Timely Documentation

Supporting compliance with IDEA, district procedures, and applicable state and federal special education requirements

What We're Looking For

  • Master's degree or higher in School Psychology
  • Active or eligible for the appropriate Colorado School Psychologist credential/certification
  • NASP/NCSP credential preferred, but not required
  • Two or more years of school psychology experience preferred, but not required
  • Knowledge of psychoeducational assessment, counseling, consultation, and special education eligibility processes
  • Experience working with children and adolescents
  • Understanding of IDEA, IEPs, and multidisciplinary special education practices
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Proficiency with technology used for assessment, documentation, and communication
  • Ability to successfully complete required fingerprinting and background clearances
  • Ability to collaborate professionally with students, families, educators, administrators, and related-service professionals
  • Professionalism, discretion, and respect for student and family confidentiality

Physical Requirements

School-based services require participation in a variety of educational environments. The School Psychologist must be able to perform the physical functions necessary to fulfill assigned responsibilities, which may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, transitioning between school environments, and engaging with students in various educational settings.

All responsibilities will be performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits and compensation are based on employment classification and eligibility.

W-2 Employees May Be Eligible For

  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Guaranteed hours
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Ongoing clinical and administrative support
  • Access to the TheraPeds professional community
  • 1099 independent contractor opportunities may include:
  • Competitive contract rates
  • Benefit Resources
  • Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
  • Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners

Specific compensation, benefits, and terms will be outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.

Why TheraPeds Partners?

At TheraPeds Partners, we believe school-based professionals do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and connected to the teams they serve.

As a therapist-owned organization, we understand the realities of working in school-based practice. Our goal is to create strong partnerships between professionals and schools while providing the clinical and administrative support needed for both students and providers to succeed.

If you're a Certified School Psychologist looking for a full-time school-based position, we'd love to connect wtih you

Key Responsibilities

The School Psychologist will conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and participate in the development and implementation of IEPs. They will also provide consultation to families and educators while supporting students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree or higher in School Psychology and be eligible for a Colorado School Psychologist credential. Two or more years of experience is preferred, along with a strong understanding of IDEA and special education practices.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP developmentMultidisciplinary collaborationReport writingIDEA complianceBehavioral supportAcademic supportAssessment interpretation

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active School Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 12% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

School Psychologist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$146kSchool Psychologist median $116k (middle half $91k–$128k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$131k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychology listings in Colorado61 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All school psychologist listings in Colorado78 active2,138 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 68% remote · 12% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS psychologist listings (all specialties): 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Psychology listings697 in the last 30 days302 the 30 days before (+131%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Colorado figures use all school psychologists: too few Colorado Psychology postings state pay.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Guaranteed Hours
Professional Development
Continuing Education
Clinical and Administrative Support

Living in Littleton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$576k
Typical market rent
$2,040/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

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