Contract

Licensed Psychologist

Updated on 8/1/2026

Knowledge Road

Knowledge Road

11-50 employees

Staffing certified special education teachers

Compensation Overview

$75/hr

New York, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
HIPAA

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Requirements
  • Hold a New York State license as a Licensed Psychologist.
  • Hold a doctoral degree in Psychology, specifically a Ph.D. or Psy.D., from an APA-accredited program.
  • Have a minimum of 2 years of experience providing psychological services for children and adolescents.
  • Be proficient with electronic documentation systems and teletherapy platforms.
  • Have NYC Department of Education fingerprinting and vendor status, or be willing to obtain them before the start date.
  • Submit documentation of the doctoral degree in Psychology and relevant New York State license or certification.
Responsibilities
  • Provide direct individual and group counseling services to students as mandated by their Individualized Education Service Programs or Individualized Education Programs.
  • Address social, emotional, and behavioral concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorders, and complex psychological conditions.
  • Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations to inform treatment planning and educational recommendations.
  • Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans using therapeutic modalities tailored to each student's developmental and cultural needs.
  • Collaborate with parents, teachers, school administrators, and other mental health professionals to create a supportive learning environment.
  • Maintain timely documentation of services, progress, and outcomes in accordance with Department of Education regulations, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act requirements, and company standards.
  • Participate in Individualized Education Service Program and Individualized Education Program meetings, providing psychological insights and recommendations for student progress and educational planning.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in a school-based setting or educational environment.
  • Specialized training in child and adolescent therapy modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, play therapy, or family therapy.
  • Experience with psychological assessments and testing.

Knowledge Road provides special education teacher support services (SETSS) and related supports to K-12 schools, primarily within New York City's DOE system. It staffs certified special education teachers and service providers to public, private, and charter schools, with services funded through the DOE so families incur no out-of-pocket costs. Teachers work as 1099 independent contractors, with Knowledge Road handling scheduling, billing, and classroom resources, while delivering one-on-one or small-group instruction aligned to students’ IEPs. In addition to SETSS, Knowledge Road offers ABA therapy, academic intervention, student counseling, and other therapies (speech, occupational, physical), aiming to support long-term school-family partnerships in NYC.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • NYC’s special education teacher shortage supports continued demand for certified contractors.
  • DOE-authorized services create a recurring government-funded revenue stream.
  • Broader service lines increase share of wallet across schools and families.

What critics are saying

  • DOE vendor or reimbursement changes can directly shut off core SETSS revenue.
  • 1099 contractor classification creates misclassification, tax, and benefits exposure.
  • Teacher shortages and high hourly rates compress margins and constrain placement capacity.

What makes Knowledge Road unique

  • Knowledge Road focuses on NYC DOE-linked SETSS delivery for IEP-mandated students.
  • It pairs certified special education staffing with billing, curriculum, and IT support.
  • Services extend beyond SETSS into ABA therapy, academic support, and related therapies.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours