School Psychologist (PSYCH or LSSP)

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 70,257 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking School Psychologists for contract opportunities in Colorado for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Successful candidates will conduct evaluations, provide counseling, and collaborate with educators to support students' academic, social, and emotional success. A Specialist-level degree in School Psychology and relevant certifications are required. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $51 to $60 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 60 graduate semester hours in School Psychology.
• At least 1,200 clock hours of supervised internship, with 600 in a school setting.
• National Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological evaluations to identify learning disabilities.
• Provide individual and group counseling to students.
• Collaborate with families and teachers to support student needs.

Skills

Expertise in mental health

Individual and group counseling

Psychological evaluations

Reporting and documentation

Education

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

Job description

School Psychologist (PSYCH or LSSP)

Length: Contract Opportunities for 2026 - 2027 School Year
Estimated Starting Compensation: Ranges from $51-60/hr., DOE

SUMMARY

School psychologists use their expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. They conduct psychological evaluations to identify learning disabilities, provide individual and group counseling, and collaborate with families and teachers to create safe, supportive learning environments.

• Campus-Based? responsible for testing, report writing, ARD attendance, counseling, and case management (sometimes). Also known as full-scope duties.
• Evaluation Only? responsible for just testing/report writing. More sought-after position.
• Counseling Only - responsible for counseling minutes only.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format. Please reference job code 136963 when responding to this ad.

Desired Skills and Experience

1. Education: A minimum of a Specialist-level degree (Ed.S.) or a Doctorate (Psy.D. or Ph.D.) in School Psychology, typically requiring at least 60 graduate semester hours.
2. Internship: A year-long, supervised internship of at least 1,200 clock hours, with at least 600 hours completed in a school setting.
3. National Certification: Many states allow the National Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential as a "fast track" to state licensure.
4. Examination: Passing the Praxis School Psychologist exam (Test code 5403).

State Specific Requirements

• 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.