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Community Academy of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

School Psychologist

PsychologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$89k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Community Academy of Philadelphia Charter School is seeking a dedicated and student-centered School Psychologist to join our team. The School Psychologist will support the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and overall well-being of students while working collaboratively with teachers, administrators, families, and other members of the student support team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct and write legally defensible evaluations and re-evaluations.
  • Conduct psychological and educational assessments and evaluations in accordance with applicable requirements.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
  • Provide counseling, consultation, and support to students as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and related service providers to address student needs.
  • Assist with identifying academic, behavioral, and social-emotional concerns and developing appropriate interventions.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential student records and documentation.
  • Maintain evaluation timelines per PDE guidelines.
  • Participate in manifestation determination meetings as needed.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to the development of appropriate student support plans.
  • Support the school’s efforts to promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
  • Perform other duties related to the position as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Valid Pennsylvania School Psychologist certification is required.
  • Master’s degree or higher in School Psychology or a related field.
  • Experience working with school-age children.
  • Knowledge of special education regulations, assessment practices, and intervention strategies.
  • Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychological assessmentEducational assessmentIEP developmentBehavioral intervention

Psychologist Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Psychology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$133k (22 salary observations; 60 listings), vs ~$125k nationally (407 salary observations; 1,034 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 46% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution35 jobs · 16 employers

5
<$125k
2
$125k-145k
7
$145k-165k
19
$165k-185k
2
$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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San Andreas Regional Center · Salinas, California

$143k-$187k
#2

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$110k-$185k
#3

Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist/Outpatient Clinic/Full-Time Employment/Palm Harbor

$150k–$183k
#4

Clinical Psychologist / Neuropsychologist/Outpatient Clinic/Full-Time Employment/Orlando

$150k–$183k
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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.

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k≈ 4.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo≈ 42% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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