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Thera Peds
Parker, Colorado

School Psychologist

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Listed compensation

$60-$70/hr

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Job Description

  • School Psychologist
  • Parker, CO
  • Part-Time
  • 2026–2027 School Year

Elementary-Middle School | On-site | Competitive Pay

TheraPeds Partners is hiring a School Psychologist for the 2026–2027 school year in Parker, Colorado.

This is a part-time, school-based opportunity with guaranteed hours, designated evaluation and documentation time, a manageable caseload, and support from both TheraPeds and the school district.

Details

Competitive Hourly Compensation

  • $60-70 an hour
  • Guaranteed hours
  • 16-20 hours/week
  • Part-time following the teacher/school calendar
  • Designated evaluation, report-writing, documentation, and planning time
  • Manageable caseload
  • Clinical and administrative support
  • Professional development opportunities
  • TheraPeds professional community
  • W-2 benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
  • 1099 independent contractor opportunities may be available

The Role

You'll work collaboratively with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to identify student needs, support educational planning, and promote academic, behavioral, social, and emotional success.

  • Conduct psychoeducational evaluations and reevaluations
  • Administer, score, and interpret standardized assessments
  • Prepare comprehensive evaluation reports
  • Participate in eligibility, IEP, and multidisciplinary team meetings
  • Assist teams in determining eligibility and appropriate educational supports
  • Consult with teachers, families, administrators, and related-service providers
  • Support academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional needs
  • Assist with intervention planning, progress monitoring, and data-based decision-making
  • Conduct observations and review educational records
  • Complete required documentation and maintain accurate student records
  • Provide additional school psychology services within the scope of the position

Qualifications

We're looking for a School Psychologist who has:

  • Master's, specialist, or doctoral degree in School Psychology
  • Active or eligible New Hampshire School Psychologist certification/credential
  • NCSP certification preferred
  • Knowledge of IDEA, special education eligibility, IEPs, evaluations, and school-based practices
  • Experience administering and interpreting psychoeducational assessments
  • School-based experience preferred
  • Strong report-writing, communication, and collaboration skills
  • Excellent organization and time-management skills
  • Comfort with technology, assessment platforms, and documentation
  • Ability to complete required background clearances

Physical Requirements

School-based services require participation in a variety of educational environments. The School Psychologist must be able to perform the physical functions necessary to fulfill assigned responsibilities, which may include sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, transitioning between school environments, and engaging with students in various educational settings.

All responsibilities will be performed in accordance with assigned duties, district safety requirements, and applicable accommodations.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits and compensation are based on employment classification and eligibility.

W-2 Employees May Be Eligible For

  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Guaranteed hours
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Ongoing clinical and administrative support
  • Access to the TheraPeds professional community
  • 1099 independent contractor opportunities may include:
  • Competitive contract rates
  • Benefit Resources
  • Flexibility associated with independent contractor status
  • Access to professional and administrative resources through TheraPeds Partners

Specific compensation, benefits, and terms will be outlined in the applicable employment or independent contractor agreement.

Who We Are

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated school-based services organization.

We understand the work because we've done the work. We partner with schools while supporting our providers with the clinical, educational, administrative, and professional resources they need to be successful.

Our focus is on building strong teams, supporting our professionals, and providing high-quality services that make a meaningful difference for students.

If this sounds like a good fit, we'd love to connect.

Key Responsibilities

The School Psychologist will conduct psychoeducational evaluations and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to determine student eligibility and educational supports. They will also collaborate with families and educators to monitor student progress and assist with intervention planning.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

IEP developmentAssessment interpretationBehavioral supportAcademic planningClinical support

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active School Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 26% have no call, 62% 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
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$131k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
School Psychologist listings in Colorado72 active2,064 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 42% remote · 26% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Psychologist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment2,064 active listings, Oct 2026
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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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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 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.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Guaranteed Hours
Professional Development
Clinical Support
Administrative Support

Living in Parker

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$595k
Typical market rent
$2,211/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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.