School Psychologist - 1099

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Job Description

Who We Are

Diagnostic Assessment Services, Inc. is a dynamic team of dedicated professionals who take pride in delivering high-quality psychological and educational services to a wide range of private and public schools throughout Texas.

We work together as a team and continually inspire each other to lead positive change, learn, and grow. Our commitment to integrity, compassion, and quality care drives us to reach for what could be possible. Every day is a new day to smile and do work that makes a positive impact into many lives.

We are passionate about our work and making a difference in the lives of our students and their families. DAS is a woman-owned business with a leadership team who consists of highly educated professionals. They understand SPED law, best practices, and their specialization is all woven together with a heart to serve. Come serve with us!

Insight Into the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the DAS Team in our school-based work as a School Psychologist. We are looking for qualified team members/contractors who can contribute to our goal of supporting students and families in achieving the most optimal outcomes.

One of the best parts of working at DAS is our flexible scheduling! We know that SPs in general have given their all and more, especially in the last few years. Come join a team that understands that the best way for us to take care of our students is to first take care of ourselves.

We need your help. We’re open and flexible working around your schedule. We need you on our team, and the students need you. We know you have choices and hope you'll consider us.

The Awesome Work You Will Do

Exhibit positive and collaborative relationships with parents, administrators, and teachers.

Produce emotional and behavioral evaluations using best practices.

Collaborate with Diagnosticians and other service providers.

Express knowledge and understanding of Federal, State and Local procedure and regulation regarding the evaluation and ARD process.

Assume responsibility for the organization and operation of work within the area of supporting students and staff working with special education students following state and federal program guidelines.

Facilitate case management of evaluations through involvement with campus intervention and/or evaluation team meetings, consultation with parents and teachers, observations, and behavior management plans.

Evaluate the intellectual, emotional, behavioral, and/or adaptive behavior functioning of referred students.

Determine and utilize appropriate tests for evaluations, score and interpret test data, write psychological evaluation reports, and behavior management plans.

Participate as member of local Admission, Review, and Dismissal committee as needed and when appropriate.

Make recommendations for Special Education eligibility on the basis of serious emotional disturbance and /or other disabilities categories.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree (MA, M.S. of Eds) from a NASP accredited institution
  • Licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a School Psychologist
  • 2-3 years of experience in a school setting a plus, but not required
  • Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, special education, and human development
  • Excellent organization and planning skills
  • Demonstrate passion for serving students
  • Effective interpersonal skills

You potentially have the option to serve one charter school or multiple schools in your area.

We are currently hiring in the following zip codes: DFW Area

Key Responsibilities

The School Psychologist will conduct emotional and behavioral evaluations and facilitate case management through campus meetings and observations. They will also collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop behavior management plans and ensure compliance with special education regulations.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Behavioral evaluationSpecial education lawTest interpretationCollaboration

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active School Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 40% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

School Psychologist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSchool Psychologist median $105k (middle half $81k–$124k)31 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
School Psychologist listings in Texas122 active2,029 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 40% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of School Psychologist listings

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

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About Diagnostic Assessment Services

Primary and Secondary Education
Dallas, TX
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
1099 contract

Living in Dallas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,591/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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