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Job description
Location 146 West 13th Street,New York, NY, 10011,United States
Position Overview
City and Country School seeks a thoughtful, collaborative, and child-centered School Psychologist to support the social-emotional and mental health needs of students from the IIs through the XIIIs (nursery through Grade 8). This is a full-time, 10-month position reporting to the Director of Student Support. The School Psychologist is an integral member of the student support team and plays a key role in partnering with students, families, teachers, and administrators to foster a healthy, supportive learning environment.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with faculty, learning specialists, and administrators to support the mental health and social-emotional development of students ages 2–13.
Conduct classroom observations and provide consultation to teachers and staff regarding behavior, development, and emotional well-being.
Provide short-term, goal-oriented support for students and facilitate referrals for external therapeutic services when appropriate.
Maintain strong relationships and regular communication with outside providers, including therapists, neuropsychologists, and related service professionals.
Partner with Division Directors to offer consultation on parenting and lead a parent education series on child development, emotional wellness, mental health, and parenting.
Serve on the school’s Crisis Management Team, contributing expertise to crisis response, safety planning, and emotional recovery efforts.
Participate in various student support and grade-level team meetings to assess student needs and ensure coordinated support plans.
Maintain appropriate records in line with ethical and legal standards.
Support school-wide initiatives that promote physical, social, and emotional health and well-being including the direct teaching of lessons and/or units on developmentally appropriate topics responsive to the various age groups and developed in partnership with Division Directors, teachers, and other support staff.
Qualifications
Master’s or Doctoral degree in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling, or a related field
A minimum of 3–5 years of experience working with children ages 2–13 in school or clinical settings
Strong understanding of child development, learning differences, and emotional wellness in early childhood through adolescence
Experience with parent education and collaboration with outside providers
Warmth, discretion, flexibility, and the ability to build trust across a diverse school community
Commitment to progressive education and the mission of City and Country School
This position has a salary range of $100,000 - $130,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This full-time bargaining unit position is in-person five days per week at the school’s campus in Manhattan’s West Village.
City and Country School is an Equal Opportunity Employer with interest in developing diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. City and Country School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, citizenship, or disability.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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