New York, New York
Posted: 12-May-25
Location: New York, New York
Type: Contract
Salary: $80,000 to $110,000
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Job Title: Lower School Psychologist - Leave Replacement
Department: Lower School Student Support
FLSA Status: Exempt
The Hewitt School - New York, NY
ABOUT HEWITT
Established in 1920 and located in New York City, The Hewitt School is an independent K-12 girls’ school whose mission is to inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. Hewitt empowers and expects our community members to embrace multiple points of view, to engage others with empathy and integrity, and to champion equity and justice in all areas of our lives. As a community, Hewitt is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Hewitt School is seeking a psychologist, school counselor, or licensed clinical social worker as a leave replacement from August 2025 to December 2025.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop relationships with students in grades K-4 to ensure mental health and well-being for all children in the lower school
- Observe students in classes and during less structured times in consultation with teachers and offer specific strategies to support classroom behavior and well-being
- Provide professional guidance to faculty to best support the social-emotional learning of students
- Provide 1:1 support or support in small groups for social or emotional guidance
- Partner with learning support team to review neuropsychological evaluations and design support plans
- Facilitate crisis response work with students and their families as well as with faculty and wider school community
- Make referrals to outside professionals for students needing therapy or other forms of support or assessment
- Support teachers and division head in cases of discipline and response
- Lead wellness and social-emotional learning classes for students in collaboration with teaching teams
- Facilitate lower school Tapestry Circle, an affinity space for students from varied family structures
- Collaborate with the health office, learning specialists, and division head to ensure student health, wellness, and safety
- Liaise with outside providers to provide a continuity of care to students and families
- Design and lead parent education on mental health
- Participate in meetings with K-12 counseling team to ensure consistent and mission-aligned practice in support of Hewitt students, families, and faculty
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- NYS licensed or license-eligible clinical or school psychologist or social worker (LMSW or LCSW)
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a school setting
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
- Inquiry-based pedagogy
- Culturally responsive approach to teaching
- Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches
- Commitment to student life
- Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice
- Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration
SALARY RANGE
Starting Salary Range: $80,000 to $110,000 {prorated for duration of term; (salary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and expertise)
TO APPLY: Please submit a resumé, cover letter, and examples of previous relevant work via our applicant tracking portal. Cover letters should reflect a careful reading of The Hewitt School’s website, including the School’s academic philosophy. No phone calls, please. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; applicants should apply as soon as possible for consideration.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Hewitt School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the School not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- NYS licensed or license-eligible clinical or school psychologist or social worker (LMSW or LCSW)
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a school setting
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
- Inquiry-based pedagogy
- Culturally responsive approach to teaching
- Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches
- Commitment to student life
- Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice
- Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration