Lower School Psychologist

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Lower School Psychologist

Company: The Leffell School


Description: Lower School PsychologistTo Begin in August 2025The Leffell School is a cutting-edge K–12 Jewish independent school serving more than 850 students on two campuses in Westchester County, NY, 30 minutes north of New York City. We are seeking a Lower School Psychologist for the 2025-2026 school year.Position Overview:We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated School Psychologist who will provide individual and group services to students- including counseling services- that emphasize improved academic and social-emotional outcomes, foster strong communication with parents and colleagues, and contribute to our mission of developing students to become responsible, honest, compassionate, and respectful citizens.Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor, review, and modify behavior intervention plans.

• Identify students in need of counseling and social services.

• Work closely with students’ families to ensure that there is communication around the support that students receive in school and what additional support may be needed outside of school.

• Collaborate with teachers, chair of student support services, IESP providers, and instructional leadership to collaborate services for students with IESPs.

• Make external service referrals to quality providers.

• Collaborate with the Lower School Dean of Students to proactively support students and their families.

• Collaborate with the school’s student support team to provide teachers with behavioral and academic strategies, support, resources and professional development.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience working at a school as an interventionist or psychologist.

• A firm understanding of Child and School Psychology.

• Commitment to continuing education as a school psychologist throughout your career.

• Excellent communication skills with both children and adults.

• Ability to maintain and organize confidential records.

• Understanding of and commitment to following all related laws and standards.

• Organizational, scheduling and planning skills needed to manage complex schedules, including those of many students.

• Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree required, Ph.D. recommended as an eventual education goal for school psychologists.

Why Join The Leffell School?As part of The Leffell School community, you will join a collaborative and supportive environment committed to academic excellence and character development. Our faculty members work together to create meaningful educational experiences that meet the needs of all learners while fostering a caring and inclusive school culture.Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay Rate: $90,000-$110,000

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, 11 days of Personal/Sick time, Holiday Pay

Salary: $90000 – 110000 per year

Location: White Plains, NY

Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 04:16:00 GMT


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