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Thera Peds
Littleton, Colorado

School Psychologist

PsychologistContract

Listed compensation

$55-$70/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a Colorado based, therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with our local schools to provide School Psychology services to PreK–12 students nationwide.

As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality School Psychology services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

Job Description and Responsibilities

This is a full-time, on-site role as a School Psychologist serving a school located in Littleton, CO.

The School Psychologist will be responsible for providing therapy services to students, conducting assessments, developing IEP plans, evaluating and eligibility processes, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents), supporting students according to their IEP. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a passion for working with students with special needs.

Job Details

  • Full Time, 37.5 hours/ week
  • 2026-2027 School year (August - May/June)
  • K – 5 grades
  • Job Duties: evaluations, consultation, eligibility and diagnostics, student services
  • Guaranteed Hours, including documentation, administrative and planning time
  • On-site, in person
  • Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
  • Manageable caseloads
  • $55 – $70+/hour ($2062-$2625/week+)

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in School Psychology
  • NASP License (preferred but not required)
  • State License and/or School Psychologist and Department of Education (when required)
  • 2+ years of experience (preferred but not required)
  • Knowledge of Counseling and Psychological Assessment
  • Experience working with children and adolescents
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Proficient in use of technology
  • Fingerprint background clearance

Physical Requirements

Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.

  • Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status)
  • Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
  • Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
  • Guaranteed hours
  • Bi-monthly salary deposits
  • This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor

Summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, on-site School Psychologist for a school-based position in Littleton, Colorado. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school psychology jobs near me or Colorado school psychologist positions.

Key Responsibilities

The School Psychologist will provide therapy services, conduct student assessments, and develop IEP plans while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. They are responsible for managing eligibility processes and supporting students according to their individualized education programs.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

IEP developmentStudent assessmentEligibility evaluationInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication skillsDiagnostic skillsTechnology proficiency

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active School Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 26% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k 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 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.

  • On-site

Living in Littleton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$580k
Typical market rent
$2,067/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 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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Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401K
Professional development and continuing education
Guaranteed hours
Bi-monthly salary deposits
Manageable caseloads
Dual support from District and TheraPeds