Details
Posted: 02-Jun-22
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full Time
Required Education: Masters
Salary: Competitive
Categories:
Health/Safety
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School is seeking a School Psychologist for PreK-5
The School Psychologist will support the success of students academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally PreK-5. This role is responsible for providing support for social, emotional and behavioral challenges, interpreting psycho-educational evaluations, making referrals to external professionals as necessary and providing short term student counseling. This position also supports the emotional well-being of staff and families. This position will collaborate with administration, faculty, staff, parents, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community for all students.
As the PreK-5 School Psychologist, she/he serves as a valuable resource for the entire community and will be a valuable member of the Student Support Services Team. When appropriate she/he will interpret assessments and evaluate the needs and educational programs of referred students; plan and assist in implementation of programs to enable students to attain appropriate achievement and adjustment; consult with teachers, parents and in some cases, students regarding such needs and/or issues. All of this is done with the goal of improving the educational experience of referred students and increasing the capacity of Léman faculty and staff to meet the students’ needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Development, management, and delivery of a comprehensive school counseling program that addresses the health, welfare, morale, and activities of his/her respective school division.
- Provides individual and group counseling services to meeting the development, preventive, and remedial needs of students
- Consults with students, parents, teachers, and other school and community personnel to assist in meeting the needs of students.
- Maintain student records, including special education reports, confidential records, records of services provided, and behavioral data.
- Interprets test results and other student data and assists teachers with the educational placement of students by using appropriate educational assessment strategies. This responsibility may include evaluations for students PK-12.
- Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies for medical, vocational, or social services.
- Attend workshops, seminars, and/or professional meetings in order to remain informed of new developments in school psychology.
- Identify and address learning and behavior problems through behavior management and modification plans.
- Evaluate eligibility for special education services (within a multidisciplinary team). This responsibility may include services for students PK-12.
- Promote school policies and practices that ensure the safety of all students by reducing school violence, bullying, and harassment.
- Respond to crises by providing leadership, direct services, and coordination with needed community services.
- Design, implement, and garner support for comprehensive school mental health programming.
- Coordinate the delivery of services to students and their families in and outside of school.
- Must be flexible and available to work occasional weekend events and evening functions, as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and students while maintaining confidentiality
- Mediation skills
- Adaptable and stress tolerant
- Strong organizational skills
- Able to establish and maintain rapport with students, parents and teachers
- Committed to following through with tasks
- Highly personable
- Sense of humor
| | Required | Preferred |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree Experience in School Psychology | PHD, EDS |
| Experience | At least 1 year’s work as a credentialed counselor | 5 years of work experience, preferably at schools |
| Prior Knowledge | | Experience working with adolescents |
Contact: To be considered for a position, please send a letter of interest, a resume, and contact information for three references to Debbie Aragon, Director of Human Resources, at D.Aragon@lemanmanhattan.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.