School Psychologist

School Psychologist (School-Based) | Multiple Locations
Openings Available In: Texas, Colorado, Arizona
Schedule: Full-Time | School Hours | Contract 
Setting: K-12 School Campuses (varies by district)
Support Student Success—Academically, Socially, and Emotionally
We’re hiring School Psychologists (also known as LSSPs in Texas) for school-based opportunities across multiple locations. This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about helping students succeed through high-quality evaluations, counseling support, and collaborative campus-based intervention planning.

We have opportunities available for candidates who prefer:

• Campus-Based / Full-Scope (evaluations + ARD/IEP participation + counseling support)
• Evaluation-Only (testing + report writing only)
• Counseling-Only (counseling minutes/services only)

 
What You’ll Do
Depending on assignment, responsibilities may include:

• Conducting psychological evaluations to identify learning/behavioral needs
• Writing evaluation reports and documenting findings clearly
• Participating in ARD/IEP meetings and supporting eligibility decisions
• Providing individual and/or group counseling services (as assigned)
• Collaborating with teachers, administrators, and families
• Supporting positive school climate and student mental wellness
• Case management support (when applicable)

Minimum Qualifications (Core Requirements)

• Specialist-level degree (Ed.S.) or Doctorate (Psy.D./Ph.D.) in School Psychology (typically 60+ graduate hours)
• Completion of a 1,200-hour supervised internship (minimum 600 hours in a school setting)
• Praxis School Psychologist exam (Test Code 5403)
• NCSP welcomed (often supports faster state licensure pathways)

State Credential Requirements (Varies by Location)

• Arizona (AZ): School Psychologist, PreK-12; Issued by the AZ Dept. of Education. Requires an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card and 1,200 hours of internship.
• Colorado (CO): Special Services Provider (SSP); Requires an SSP license from the CDE. Candidates must hold an Ed.S. or higher and have passed Praxis 5402/5403.
• Texas (TX): LSSP (Licensed Specialist in School Psychology); Unique to Texas; issued by the TX Behavioral Health Executive Council. Requires a 1,200-hour internship and a state-specific Jurisprudence Exam. They just changed it to where TX LSSPs can call themselves school psychologists, so you will see both names.

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