What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lower School Psychologist position at The Leffell School?
Lower School Psychologist
To Begin in August 2025
The Leffell School is a cutting-edge K–12 Jewish independent school serving more than 850 students on two campuses in Westchester County, NY, 30 minutes north of New York City. We are seeking a Lower School Psychologist for the 2025-2026 school year.
Position Overview:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated School Psychologist who will provide individual and group services to students- including counseling services- that emphasize improved academic and social-emotional outcomes, foster strong communication with parents and colleagues, and contribute to our mission of developing students to become responsible, honest, compassionate, and respectful citizens.
Responsibilities:
• Develop, monitor, review, and modify behavior intervention plans.
• Identify students in need of counseling and social services.
• Work closely with students’ families to ensure that there is communication around the support that students receive in school and what additional support may be needed outside of school.
• Collaborate with teachers, chair of student support services, IESP providers, and instructional leadership to collaborate services for students with IESPs.
• Make external service referrals to quality providers.
• Collaborate with the Lower School Dean of Students to proactively support students and their families.
• Collaborate with the school’s student support team to provide teachers with behavioral and academic strategies, support, resources and professional development.
Qualifications:
• At least 3 years of experience working at a school as an interventionist or psychologist.
• A firm understanding of Child and School Psychology.
• Commitment to continuing education as a school psychologist throughout your career.
• Excellent communication skills with both children and adults.
• Ability to maintain and organize confidential records.
• Understanding of and commitment to following all related laws and standards.
• Organizational, scheduling and planning skills needed to manage complex schedules, including those of many students.
• Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree required, Ph.D. recommended as an eventual education goal for school psychologists.
Why Join The Leffell School?
As part of The Leffell School community, you will join a collaborative and supportive environment committed to academic excellence and character development. Our faculty members work together to create meaningful educational experiences that meet the needs of all learners while fostering a caring and inclusive school culture.
Compensation and Benefits:
• Pay Rate: $90,000-$110,000
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, 11 days of Personal/Sick time, Holiday Pay
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
