School Psychologist
Listed compensation
$65-$85/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Summary:
Join our amazing team as a School Psychologist and make a truly meaningful impact in the lives of students! In this exciting role, you will support both educational and emotional development through innovative assessments, engaging interventions, and collaborative strategies that foster a vibrant and positive learning environment.
Responsibilities
Conduct dynamic psychoeducational assessments to identify learning, behavioral, or emotional disabilities. Participate in enthusiastic multidisciplinary teams to determine special education eligibility and set inspiring goals.
Provide direct interventions such as individual counseling, social skills groups, and crisis response support to empower students. Collaborate with passionate teachers, administrators, and parents to design effective behavioral intervention plans and classroom strategies.
Ensure adherence to IDEA and state-level special education regulations with a commitment to excellence.
Qualifications
Master’s degree, Specialist degree (Ed. S.), or Doctorate in School Psychology. State-issued school psychologist credential or NCSP (Nationally Certified School Psychologist) designation. Strong psychometric evaluation knowledge, data-based decision-making skills, and exceptional communication abilities.
Pay Range: $65 - $85 Hourly
Key Responsibilities
The School Psychologist will conduct psychoeducational assessments to identify student disabilities and participate in multidisciplinary teams for special education eligibility. They will also provide direct interventions such as counseling and crisis support while collaborating with staff and parents to implement behavioral strategies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s, Specialist, or Doctorate degree in School Psychology. A state-issued school psychologist credential or NCSP designation is required, along with strong psychometric and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% are remote, 13% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$156k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $165k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $135k–$177k | Psychology median $118k (middle half $110k–$131k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$165k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychology listings in North Carolina | 57 active | 1,804 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 55% remote · 13% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US psychologist listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Psychology listings | 679 in the last 30 days | 296 the 30 days before (+129%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Top Psychologist Jobs
37 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
37 jobs · 18 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
32 jobs · 18 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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$150k–$183kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 171 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Carolina School Services
Living in Wake Forest
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $389k
- Typical market rent
- $1,798/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 31 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 98.2
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Raleigh-Cary, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.