School Psychologist

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

A leading staffing organization seeks a School Psychologist for full-time positions across various districts in Texas, Colorado, and Arizona. Responsibilities include conducting psychological evaluations, writing reports, participating in school meetings, and providing counseling services. Candidates must possess a specialist-level or doctorate degree in School Psychology, complete a 1,200-hour internship, and pass the Praxis exam. Ideal for passionate professionals aiming to support student success academically and emotionally.

Qualifications

• Educational specialist or doctorate degree in school psychology required.
• Completion of a 1,200-hour supervised internship in a school setting.
• Passage of the Praxis School Psychologist exam (Test Code 5403).
• NCSP welcomed (could aid faster licensure).

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations to identify learning and behavioral needs.
• Write evaluation reports and document findings clearly.
• Participate in ARD/IEP meetings and support eligibility decisions.
• Provide individual and/or group counseling services as assigned.
• Support positive school climate and student mental wellness.
• Support positive school climate and student mental wellness.
• Case management support when applicable.

Skills

Psychological evaluations

Counseling services

Collaboration

Case management

Education

Specialist-level degree (Ed.S.) or Doctorate (Psy.D./Ph.D.) in School Psychology

1200-hour internship

Praxis School Psychologist (5403)

NCSP welcomed

Job description

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 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.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format. Please reference job code 136588 when responding to this ad.