School Psychologist

TheraPeds; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, on-site School Psychologist for a Merrillville, IN school-based position serving PreK–5 students. This role involves evaluations, IEP meetings, and collaboration with district teams to support student success.

Responsibilities include testing, eligibility determinations, and developing IEP plans while maintaining strong communication with parents and educators in a supportive, team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in School Psychology
• NASP License preferred but not required
• State License/School Psychologist certification when required
• 2+ years of experience preferred
• Knowledge of counseling and psychological assessment

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services to students
• Conduct assessments and evaluations
• Develop IEP plans
• Evaluate eligibility and participate in eligibility processes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (therapists, educators, parents)
• Attend IEP meetings and diagnostics
• Support students according to their IEP

Skills

Counseling & assessment knowledge

Experience with children & adolescents

Organizational skills

Time management

Technology proficiency

Strong communication

Documentation & reporting

Education

Master's in School Psychology

NASP License (preferred)

State license as School Psychologist

Background clearance (fingerprint)

Tools

Educational assessment tools

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, on-site role as a School Psychologist serving a school located in Merrillville, IN.

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, 32-38 hours/week
• 2026-2027 School year, August - May/June.
• PreK-5 grades
• Job Duties: evaluations, consultation, eligibility, IEP meetings 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
• $60 – $70+/hour ($2160-$2520/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, on-site School Psychologist for a school-based position in Merrillville, IN. This role is ideal for candidates searching forschool psychology jobs near me or Indiana school psychologist positions