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School Psychologist (NCSP)
School psychologists run special education evaluations, support behavior and mental health in schools, and drive eligibility and IEP decisions.
- Advertised pay
- $72k – $105k
- Credential
- State school psychologist credential; NCSP certification widely preferred
- Live roles
- None open today
What is a School Psychologist (NCSP), and what does the role pay?
What the role does
- Conduct psychoeducational evaluations and eligibility determinations
- Support IEP teams and behavior intervention planning
- Deliver counselling and crisis response in schools
- Consult with teachers and families
Credential and route in
State school psychologist credential; NCSP certification widely preferred · NASP and state education agencies
- 1Specialist-level (EdS) or doctoral program in school psychology
- 21,200-hour supervised internship
- 3Praxis School Psychologist examination
- 4State credential; NCSP optional but portable
Advertised pay
| Career stage | Advertised pay | What typically sits behind it |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | $72k | Newly credentialed, supervised caseload |
| Mid-career | $88k | Full caseload, independent, some supervision of others |
| Senior | $105k | Lead or multi-site scope, clinical quality ownership |
Ranges reflect what we typically see advertised on roles we recruit for in the US. They are a market guide, not a survey, and vary by setting, caseload and experience. Last reviewed August 2026.
Full NCSP salary guideWhere NCSPs work
School districts · Charter networks · Contract school services · Special education cooperatives
Demand right now
Structurally short in nearly every state; evaluation backlogs drive most of our contract school work.
Hiring NCSPs?
Evaluation volume and testing days per week are the numbers candidates compare.
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