School Pyschologist

Zeta Charter Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $77,000–$110,500

Signing bonus: $3,000

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness reimbursement

Talkspace therapy

Student loan counseling

Professional development

Job summary

Zeta Charter Schools seeks a dedicated School Psychologist to support students’ academic achievement and social-emotional growth in New York City. You will work with leaders, teachers, families, and the Student Achievement Team to identify needs, provide targeted interventions, and strengthen school-wide supports.

The ideal candidate will be student-centered, collaborative, and experienced with crisis cases, committed to helping every child succeed within a diverse urban setting.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in School Psychology with NYS certification.
• Experience providing psychological services in schools.
• Experience with crisis prevention and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychoeducational assessments and interpretation of results.
• Support students' academic and social-emotional development.
• Design and deliver SEL programming and coaching for staff.
• Collaborate with leaders, teachers, families, and counselors.
• Support students with disabilities in collaboration with CSE and RtI.
• Contribute to school-wide mental health and crisis response efforts.
• Participate in professional collaboration with other school psychologists.

Skills

Crisis management

Collaboration

Communication

Student-centered focus

Team consultation

Education

Master's or PhD in School Psychology

New York State School Psychologist certification

Job description

About Zeta Charter Schools

Zeta Charter Schools is a growing network of public charter schools in New York City committed to providing students with an exceptional education that combines academic excellence with intentional social-emotional development.

We believe every student deserves access to a world-class education and the opportunity to reach their full potential. Through rigorous academics, strong relationships, and a focus on the whole child, we are working to transform public education across New York City.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated School Psychologist to join our team and help support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth of our students.

Position Overview

The School Psychologist will play an essential role in supporting students' academic achievement, mental health, and social-emotional development. This individual will work closely with school leadership, teachers, counselors, families, and the Student Achievement Team to identify student needs, provide targeted interventions, and strengthen school-wide support systems.

The ideal candidate is student-centered, collaborative, and skilled at supporting students with diverse learning and behavioral needs. They bring experience working with students in crisis and a strong commitment to helping every child succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Support & Intervention: Provide individualized support to students who need targeted assistance with emotional regulation, social skills, problem-solving, self-control, and other behavioral or social-emotional needs.
• Psychoeducational Assessments: Conduct comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations, interpret assessment results, and use findings to inform individualized student support plans.
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Design and support the implementation of effective SEL programming, coaching teachers on strategies that promote students' social-emotional development.
• Collaboration & Consultation: Partner with school leaders, teachers, counselors, families, and external providers to develop and implement effective student support strategies.
• Special Education Support: Collaborate with the Student Achievement Team and Committee on Special Education (CSE) to identify, evaluate, and support students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
• Response to Intervention (RtI): Participate in the RtI process, using student data to develop, implement, and monitor tiered academic, behavioral, and social-emotional interventions.
• Crisis Support: Provide guidance and intervention for students experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges, working to ensure a safe and supportive school environment.
• Professional Collaboration: Work alongside fellow school psychologists and network-level staff to consult on complex cases, share best practices, and continuously strengthen student support systems.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in School Psychology.
• Valid New York State certification as a School Psychologist.
• Experience providing psychological services and support to school-aged students.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with behavioral, emotional, and social-emotional needs, including students in crisis.
• Experience conducting and interpreting psychoeducational assessments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, families, teachers, and school leadership.
• A commitment to student growth, academic achievement, and whole-child development.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $77,000–$110,500, based on relevant experience and internal equity.
• $3,000 signing bonus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and commuter expenses.
• Monthly wellness and lifestyle reimbursement.
• Free Talkspace therapy and psychiatry services.
• Free student loan counseling.
• Ongoing professional development, coaching, and opportunities for career growth.

Our Commitment

At Zeta, we are passionate about our mission and believe in maintaining a high bar for excellence while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and equity. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.