School Psychologist

Ithaca City School District; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ithaca City School District is seeking a School Psychologist to work district-wide, collaborating with grade-level teams, RtI/support teams, and CSE to support students' social-emotional development. The candidate will provide direct therapy, consultation, and curriculum support to help all children access and progress in general education.

Ideal candidates have experience with diverse cultures, a commitment to anti-racist approaches, and strong advocacy for students, families, and staff

Qualifications

• NY State Certification in School Psychology or eligibility by first date of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree required; reciprocity for licensed teachers from other states.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapy and counseling to students.
• Offer consultation services and curriculum support to enable access to general education.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and students through RtI and CSE processes.
• Lead crisis support and participate in district equity efforts.

Skills

Diversity & equity practice

Counseling

Crisis management

Family collaboration

Education

New York State School Psychology Certification

Bachelor’s degree

Certification reciprocity (out-of-state)

Tools

Psychological assessments

Job description

ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED VACANCY

We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem-solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.

Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

Position Title: School Psychologist

Brief Description

The school psychologist is an integral member of the school community, grade level teams, RtI/support teams, crisis teams, and the CSE process. Working in cooperation with building leadership, educators, parents, and students, the school psychologist will provide an inclusive approach to social-emotional skill development for students by providing direct therapy, consultation services, and curriculum support to enable all children to access and progress in general education. The duties involve team communication, student and family advocacy, counseling, crisis support, as well as administering assessments with children and interpreting those with their families and school staff. Ideal candidates will show experience with diverse cultures, anti-racist approaches to the particular work of a psychologist, and a commitment to working with the school community towards the success of all students.

Location(s)

District Wide

Posting Dates

01/20/2026 — until filled

Application Requirements

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Three (3) Letters of Reference (highly preferred for external candidates)
4. MANDATORY Writing Sample (see prompt below)

The Ithaca City School District values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.

MANDATORY Writing Sample

A writing sample is required for the application to be complete.

Please upload your writing sample separately or with your cover letter.

1. The ICSD has a diverse student population representing a variety of races, gender identities, learning needs, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Describe your teaching strategies and/or experiences for effectively educating students from diverse backgrounds. Please give specific examples of how you respond effectively to students who have a variety of identities, and/or respond effectively to students who are different from your own identity. How do you ensure success for every student?
2. Tell us about any personal and professional experiences you have had that would help you help us to fulfill our district equity goals.
3. The Ithaca City School District is a 1:1 district in grades 3-12. Please provide examples of how you have used or your vision for using digital technology in instruction. Also, please provide evidence of how you stay current with students’ digital world.

Required Qualifications

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
• All candidates must possess New York State Teacher Certification in School Psychology, or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment. This requires at least a Bachelor’s degree. Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for reciprocity.

Desired Characteristics

• An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive;
• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community;
• Ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

Salary Range

$56,918-$119,338 (10-month full-time basis) Based on the 26-27 ITA step and lane salary grid

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.