Location: Queens, NY | Schedule: Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site, School Calendar Schedule (Includes 6-Week Summer Program & Built-In Administrative Days)
Overview
An established Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) program in Queens is seeking a full-time Bilingual or Monolingual School Psychologist to join its multidisciplinary therapeutic team. Working with children ages 3–5 in a specialized school setting, this role involves conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations, delivering IEP-mandated counseling, and collaborating with a team of special education teachers, social workers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physical therapists. New graduates holding state certification are warmly welcomed to apply.
What you'll do
- Conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations and gather detailed social and developmental histories for children ages 3–5
- Prepare clear, thorough diagnostic, psychological, and behavioral reports in alignment with clinical standards
- Provide evidence-based recommendations and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design effective behavioral and developmental interventions
- Deliver individual and group counseling, as well as parent training, in accordance with student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Participate actively in treatment planning, interdisciplinary case conferences, feedback sessions, annual reviews, and official IEP meetings
- Foster positive, collaborative communication among clinical supervisors, school staff, and student families
- Maintain strict compliance with all relevant New York State, CPSE, and agency regulations and standards
Required qualifications
- Active New York State Certification as a School Psychologist required
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) or Monolingual candidates are eligible
- Proficiency in administering and interpreting the Behavior Assessment System for Children-3 (BASC-3)
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to partner effectively across a diverse, multidisciplinary team of therapists and educators
Preferred qualifications
- New graduates completing certification are warmly welcomed to apply
Compensation and benefits
- Follows a traditional school calendar with built-in administrative days and a structured 6-week summer program
- Top-tier Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
- Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employer-provided Life Insurance, Voluntary Term Life (VTL), Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Maternity Leave (MAT) and staff-discounted on-site daycare for children ages 2 to 5 years old
- Generous PTO policy covering dedicated sick and vacation time
- Tuition reimbursement assistance and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Why this role
This position offers the structure of a traditional school calendar with built-in administrative days and a 6-week summer program, along with the opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary therapeutic team serving young children.