School Psychologist

Location: Mission / Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Company: Dawn Education Services

Position Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Schedule: Flexible / As-Needed

Work Setting: Hybrid – In-Person Testing + Remote Report Writing

Estimated Caseload: Approximately 3–4 evaluations per month, depending on district needs and evaluation volume

Dawn Education Services is seeking a Texas-licensed school psychologist (LSSP) to provide evaluation services to school districts and charter schools in the Mission/Rio Grande Valley area.

This is an evaluation-only subcontractor position designed to assist with overflow evaluations when additional support is needed. There is no guaranteed or required minimum number of evaluations. The volume will vary based on district needs, but the position may include approximately 3–4 evaluations per month.

This opportunity is ideal for a school psychologist seeking flexible supplemental contract work without taking on a full-time caseload.

The contracted school psychologist may be responsible for:

• Conducting comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations and reevaluations


• Reviewing existing evaluation data and educational records


• Selecting and administering appropriate assessment instruments


• Conducting in-person standardized testing with students


• Completing classroom observations, interviews, and rating scales as needed


• Interpreting cognitive, academic, social-emotional, behavioral, adaptive, and autism-related assessment data as applicable


• Completing Full and Individual Evaluations (FIEs) and other evaluation reports


• Developing clear, legally defensible evaluation conclusions and recommendations


• Completing reports within required special education timelines


• Collaborating with Dawn Education Services and campus/district personnel when clarification or additional information is needed


• Participating in evaluation-related consultation as necessary

This position is primarily evaluation-focused and does not include an ongoing counseling or intervention caseload.

This position offers a high level of flexibility.

The contractor may generally create their own schedule while ensuring that student testing is completed during appropriate school hours and evaluation timelines are met.

The position is hybrid:

• In-person: Student testing, observations, or other activities requiring campus attendance


• Remote: Report writing, record review, scoring, interpretation, and other evaluation-related documentation may be completed from home

There are no set weekly hours and no guaranteed minimum number of evaluations. Assignments will be offered based on overflow needs and contractor availability.

• Current Texas licensure as a Licensed School Psychologist (LSP)


• Proof of individual professional liability insurance is required prior to beginning services.


• Eligible to provide school psychological services in Texas


• Knowledge of federal and Texas special education evaluation requirements


• Experience conducting psychoeducational evaluations


• Strong assessment interpretation and report-writing skills


• Ability to independently manage evaluation timelines and assigned cases


• Reliable transportation for in-person services in the Rio Grande Valley


• Ability to successfully complete any district-required background checks, fingerprinting, or contractor onboarding requirements

• Bilingual English/Spanish


• Experience evaluating culturally and linguistically diverse students


• Experience with multiple eligibility areas, including:


• Specific Learning Disability/Dyslexia


• Autism


• Other Health Impairment/ADHD


• Emotional Disability


• Intellectual Disability


• Developmental Delay


• Experience working independently or in a contract school psychology setting

This is an as-needed overflow position rather than a traditional assigned caseload.

Evaluation volume may fluctuate throughout the school year. The anticipated workload may be approximately 3–4 evaluations per month, although some months may have fewer or additional opportunities.

Contractors may accept assignments based on their availability.

Compensation will be provided on a contract/per-evaluation basis and will vary depending on the type and complexity of the evaluation.

Specific rates and expectations will be discussed prior to accepting assignments.

Dawn Education Services provides contract-based special education and school psychology services to Texas school districts and charter schools. Our goal is to provide high-quality, timely, and individualized evaluation support while maintaining flexibility for both our educational partners and contracted professionals.

Interested applicants should submit:

• Resume or CV


• Current Texas LSSP license information


• General availability


• Areas of evaluation experience


• Whether they are bilingual in English and Spanish


• Dawn Education Services is currently seeking providers in Mission and the surrounding Rio Grande Valley area.