Lower School Psychologist
Apply NowCompany: The Leffell School
Location: White Plains, NY 10605
Description:
Lower School Psychologist
To Begin in August 2025
The 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
https://www.leffellschool.org/
To Begin in August 2025
The 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
https://www.leffellschool.org/