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HJ Staffing
Houston, Texas

School Psychologist Licensed

Psychologist Above average in PsychologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

About the Role

HJ Staffing is seeking a dedicated and student-focused Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) to join our partner school district. This role plays a vital part in supporting students’ academic achievement, emotional wellness, and overall access to equitable education. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact in K–12 settings, this opportunity is for you.

What You’ll Do

Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations to identify learning, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Provide counseling, crisis response, and consultation services to students, families, teachers, and campus teams.

Develop, participate in, and support the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and intervention plans.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance school climate and improve student outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and district guidelines related to assessments and student services.
  • Assist with RTI/MTSS processes by providing data-driven recommendations and progress monitoring.

What You Bring

  • Master’s or Specialist-level degree in School Psychology or related field.
  • Valid Texas LSSP license required.
  • Strong working knowledge of RTI/MTSS frameworks, special education law, and assessment procedures.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Previous experience in a K–12 school setting strongly preferred.

Why Work With HJ Staffing

  • Competitive compensation
  • Supportive and responsive agency team
  • Opportunities for long-term placement and professional growth
  • Meaningful work impacting students, families, and school communities

Key Responsibilities

The School Psychologist will conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and provide counseling and crisis response services to students. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support IEP implementation and ensure compliance with educational guidelines.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or Specialist-level degree in School Psychology and possess a valid Texas LSSP license. Strong knowledge of RTI/MTSS frameworks and special education law is required, with preference given to those with K-12 school experience.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Interpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Psychologist Licensed at HJ Staffing a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychology — ranked against 1,627 active Psychology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 32% have no call, 60% 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).

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
29%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
15%

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Psychology

  • On-site

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About HJ Staffing

Staffing and Recruiting
Houston, Texas

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Supportive Agency Team
Professional Growth Opportunities