| The Town School Nursery-Kindergarten and Lower School Psychologist Start Date: August 30, 2021
The Town School is a coeducational Nursery through 8th Grade school of 400 students on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Town embraces high academic and ethical standards for each student, and all members of the community are guided by our school motto, “Joy with Purpose.” We are committed to diversity, teaching students to be inclusive and to respect themselves and others. Students leave Town well-rounded, articulate, resilient, morally responsible, and committed to a path of lifelong learning. The Town School seeks a full-time Nursery-Kindergarten and Lower School Psychologist to work with students, faculty and parents in Nursery 3s through Fourth Grades and in partnership with the Upper School Psychologist.
Responsibilities:
- Provide support for individual students and groups in the Nursery-Kindergarten division and Lower School as needed.
- Consult with the Nursery-Kindergarten Head and Head of Lower School, members of the Nursery-Kindergarten and Lower School Guidance Teams, and faculty to develop appropriate support for students with learning challenges or other prevailing issues impacting cognitive, behavioral, or emotional functioning
- Consult and collaborate with mental health clinicians, occupational therapists, and educational consultants to align support in and out of school
- Along with Nursery-Kindergarten and Lower School Learning Specialist, determine when interventions are necessary and providing appropriate recommendation
- Along with Nursery-Kindergarten and Lower School Learning Specialist, review psychological testing reports and provide summary report to Guidance team and faculty; and consult with parents and in order to provide comprehensive academic and emotional support
- Provide parent education evenings along with the Head of Lower School and grade-level faculty
- Attend weekly grade-level Guidance meetings and monthly N-K and bi-weekly LS Specialists’ Guidance meetings
- Attend divisional and all-school meetings
- Participate in divisional and school-wide committee work
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities
- Attend to other duties as assigned
Qualifications: - Master’s degree in child psychology, counseling, or related field required
- Sustained experience working with 3-10 year-old children and their families
- Supportive of Town’s mission and philosophy
- Demonstrate a commitment to equity and supportive of Town’s Statement on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity; demonstration of personal growth and accomplishment in this area preferred
- Personal characteristics of an outstanding professional: warmth, tact, discernment, superb communication and organization skills, high energy, and a good sense of humor
Town is committed to an equitable and inclusive program and a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are therefore especially encouraged to apply. |