School Psychologist

Young World Physical Education; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Vernon City School District in Mount Vernon, New York seeks a School Psychologist for a full-time role starting Sep 1, 2026. The psychologist will deliver comprehensive psychological services, conduct evaluations, provide counseling, and collaborate with teachers and families to support student outcomes.

Responsibilities include data-driven planning, program development, supervision of interns, and involvement in district-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in psychology or related field.
• State Certification in School Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations including assessment of intellectual, developmental, academic, social/emotional and behavioral status.
• Assessment and data collection using formal, informal or non-standardized techniques including functional behavioral assessments and behavior intervention plans.
• Interpreting assessment data to write psychological reports and develop intervention plans.
• Counseling students individually and in groups; provide crisis intervention.
• Collaborate with instructional staff and administrators to develop and implement student interventions.
• Supervise school psychology interns and practicum students; participate in research.

Skills

Planning and Development

Counseling

Crisis intervention

Collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Master's degree or above

State Certification: School Psychology

Job description

School Psychologist

Mount Vernon City School District District Wide - Mount Vernon, New York Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5832058

Application Deadline: Jun 25, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

This employee is responsible for the delivery of comprehensive psychological services.

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

Core Competencies

• Planning and Development
• Participation in the development of the comprehensive plan at the school and district level.
• Participation in the development of short- and long-term goals for the school psychological services program.
• Chairing Sub-Committee CSE Meetings
• Chairing Instructional Support Team Meetings

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above
• State Certification is School Psychology

General Performance Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations that include but ae not limited to the assessment of intellectual, developmental, academic, social/emotional and behavioral status.
• Assessment and data collection by use of formal, informal or non-standardized evaluation techniques including functional behavioral assessments and behavior interventions plans.
• Interpreting and utilizing assessment data for the purpose of writing psychological reports and developing written intervention plans.
• Counseling students individually and in groups and providing crisis intervention.
• Utilizing the Instructional Support Team as a resource for students.
• Service to Parents:
• Providing training on a wide variety of topics including but not limited to child development and effective parenting.
• Assisting parents in locating available educational information and interventions.
• Service to Teachers:
• Consulting with teachers and administrators regarding specific students.
• Assisting in the development of teacher implemented interventions.
• Assisting with school wide programs.
• Providing in-service training.
• Service to Community:
• Participating in the development of educational and community partnerships.
• Working with communities to improve the lives of students.
• Professional Development:
• Attending in-service meetings and conferences to develop professional attitudes and skills.
• Maintaining professional skills through reading of current literature and professional memberships.
• Program Evaluation:
• Participating in program evaluation.
• Assisting in the design and implementation of program evaluation.
• Other Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supervising school psychology interns and practicum students. Participation in research.

Reports to: Building Principal; Responsible to the Special Education Supervisor, and the Director of Special Education. (Updated 4/2023)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Student Services > Psychologist

Contact Information

• Corrine Lewack, Senior Typist
• Board of Education
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]