Psychologist

Magen David Elementary school is an Orthodox Jewish day school serving the needs of the Sephardic community. There are currently over 1500 students in the school from preschool through eighth grade. Magen David is committed to ensuring that each student receives a comprehensive dual-curriculum education, rooted in Sephardic tradition, and emphasizing academic excellence, creativity and intellectual curiosity. The staff operates with a growth mindset that is rooted in data collection and analysis.

Instructional practice in Magen David Yeshivah is centered on research-based, best practices and adapted to meet the unique needs of our school population.. Recognizing the importance of communication skills and the role language plays in communication, our faculty engages in ongoing professional learning to develop expertise in facilitating the development of strong language skills for our children. Our teachers participate in school-wide PD programs as well as courses and conferences of individual interest. Our faculty is a true community of learners and teachers thrive in an environment of support and growth.

Guidance Team:

The guidance team of psychologists and social workers collaborate on implementing best practices within our school setting. Weekly collaboration team meetings and bi-weekly guidance team meetings offer opportunities for case conferencing, vision and goal setting, evaluating and building upon tools and resources, and provide a forum for collegial support and professional development.

School Psychologist Position:

This is a full-time position in the Elementary School working with children grades 1-5. Hours of the position are 8:15-4:30.

Responsibilities:

• Consultation and collaboration with teachers, faculty, parents, and outside providers to address student academic, social, emotional and behavioral needs
• Regular attendance at case conferences with administrators and other faculty
• Functional analysis of student behavior leading to intervention planning and implementation
• Scoring and interpretation of rating scales and other screening/evaluation measures
• Data collection and analysis at the student level to aid with class placement and learning/behavioral support decisions
• Opportunities to co-develop and facilitate parent or teacher workshops
• Crisis intervention at the student and school-wide level as necessary

Qualifications:

• Masters degree or PhD/PsyD in School Psychology
• Certification in School Psychology
• Experience in an elementary school setting is preferred
• Experience / training in behavior planning, teacher and parent consultation, parent training, and ability to interpret psychological evaluations
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Collaborates and works well with a team
• Knowledge of Hebrew language, Jewish religious customs and holidays is a must!

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer offering:

• A competitive salary will be based on education and experience
• Comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision
• A 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• School paid lunch
• Continuous school-wide Professional Development
• The school year is consistent with the Jewish calendar and closed during the summer

About the School:

Established in 1946, the mission of Magen David Yeshivah is to ensure and globally support the continuity of Sephardic communities through education. Its vision is to develop a new, globally recognized center of excellence that prepares students to excel academically, graduate college as well as professional graduate schools, and apply their unique talents in the world to create economically independent and personally fulfilling lives