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Thera Peds
Highlands Ranch, Colorado

School Psychologist

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Listed compensation

$61.5-$71.75/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 part-time or full-time short term, on-site role as a School Psychologist serving a school located in Highlands Ranch, 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

  • Part time or full-time school schedule
  • November 2026-January 2027
  • Short term opportunity
  • Elementary through High School population
  • Job Duties: evaluations, consultation, eligibility and diagnostics, student services
  • Guaranteed Hours, including documentation, administrative and planning time
  • In person, on campus
  • Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
  • Manageable caseloads
  • $61.50– $71.75+/hour

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 (where 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 part-time or full time, short term on-site School Psychologist for a school-based position in Highlands Ranch, 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 and manage student eligibility processes.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

IEP developmentEligibility evaluationInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication skillsTechnology proficiency

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active School Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 36% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$139k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k 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$128k–$149kSchool Psychologist median $131k (middle half $119k–$133k)98 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$134k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
School Psychologist listings in Colorado77 active2,031 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 36% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Psychologist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Psychology listings490 in the last 30 days405 the 30 days before (+21%)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

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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About Thera Peds

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
Professional Development
Guaranteed Hours
Bi-monthly Salary Deposits

Living in Highlands Ranch

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$609k
Typical market rent
$2,559/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 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.