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Thera Peds
Littleton, Colorado

School Psychologist

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Listed compensation

$60-$70/hr

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Job Description

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a Colorado based, therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with 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, Colorado.

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, November- May
  • K-8 grades school ASD and SSN Center

Strong Team Collaboration

  • Job Duties: evaluations and direct student support in general education and center based program.
  • Guaranteed Hours, including documentation, administrative and planning time
  • On-site, in person
  • Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
  • Manageable caseloads
  • $60– $70+/hour ($2,250- $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, CO. 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 assessments, and develop IEP plans for students. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including educators and parents, to support student needs.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

IEP developmentInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication skillsTechnology proficiencyEligibility evaluation

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active School Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 8% 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 $131k (middle half $119k–$133k)103 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$131k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
School Psychologist listings in Colorado76 active2,092 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% remote · 8% no call · 42% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Psychologist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Psychology listings624 in the last 30 days339 the 30 days before (+84%)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.

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Work-life snapshot

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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.

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About Thera Peds

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Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance (W2)
401K (W2)
Professional development and continuing education
Guaranteed hours
Bi-monthly salary deposits
Manageable caseloads

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.