School Psychologist Long-Term Substitute
Listed compensation
$58-$63/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- Competitive salary
- Job Title: School Psychologist — Long-Term Substitute
- Location: Simpson, PA
- Assignment Type: Contract / Long-Term Substitute
Schedule & Duration
- 25 hours per week
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- End Date: January 29, 2027
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychoeducational evaluations and assessments
- Provide counseling and support services to students
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to develop and implement interventions
- Participate in IEP meetings and ensure compliance with state and district guidelines
- Maintain accurate documentation and progress reports
Qualifications
- Valid Pennsylvania School Psychologist certification (required)
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in School Psychology
- Experience working in school settings preferred
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly/daily rate based on experience
- Weekly pay through agency payroll
- Ongoing support from agency staff during assignment
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 36% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $121k–$131k | Psychology median $126k (middle half $115k–$145k)122 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$129k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychology listings in Pennsylvania | 60 active | 1,705 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 36% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Psychology pay trend | −1.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 171 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
Living in Simpson
- Median resident rent
- $1,002/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.