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Thera Peds
Kansas City, Kansas

School Psychologist

PsychologistContract

Listed compensation

$55-$75/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with 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 full-time part-time on-site role as a School Psychologist serving a school located in Kansas City, Kansas.

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

  • Full Time, 37.5 hours/week
  • Part-time, 20 hours/week
  • 2026-2027 School year, October - May/June.
  • Pre-School grades
  • Job Duties: evaluations, consultation, eligibility and diagnostics, student services
  • Guaranteed Hours, including documentation, administrative and planning time
  • On-site, in person
  • Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
  • Manageable caseloads
  • $55 – $75+/hour ($2062-$2812/week+)

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 (when 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 full-time or part-time on-site School Psychologist for a school-based position in Kansas City, KS. This role is ideal for candidates searching for school psychology jobs near me or Kansas 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, including educators and parents, to support student eligibility and diagnostics.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

IEP developmentDiagnostic evaluationInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunication skillsTechnology proficiency

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 40% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$114k–$156kPsychology median $176k (middle half $140k–$195k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$150k in purchasing powerKansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychology listings in Kansas23 active1,704 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% remote · 40% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Psychologist listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 12% 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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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

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

Living in Kansas City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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