School Psychologist
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’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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Meet The Recruiter
Nicole Stoker, CPC
Sr. Staffing Manager
Nicole joined the Burnett Specialists team in 2011! Her specialty is matching talented job seekers with temporary/contract, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire roles in the areas of Accounting, Finance, and Supply Chain.
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