School Psychologist

Cristo Rey New York High School (CRNYHS), a member of the national Cristo Rey Network, is a coeducational, independent Catholic high school in East Harlem. Our mission is to serve promising students who have been educationally underserved, who demonstrate a passionate desire to make more of themselves, and who are unable to afford any of the Catholic or other private high school options available in New York City. CRNYHS educates the whole child, guided by the spirit of care for the individual, cura personalis. We prioritize the continuous improvement and growth of our faculty and staff, engage all stakeholders in our mission, and actively participate in the Cristo Rey Network, allowing collaboration with a national community of educators.

About the Role

The School Psychologist evaluates and promotes the cognitive, social-emotional, and mental health needs of our students so that they can excel in the classroom. The School Psychologist works closely with the Reading Specialist, Math Interventionist, and the Dean of Academic Support to assess and facilitate the learning needs of our students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct formal and informal cognitive assessments, social/emotional and mental health evaluations of students.
• Collaborate with the school counselor and school social worker to determine counseling needs of students.
• Provide supportive counseling to individual students.
• Provide short-term counseling to families.
• Provide critical intervention to students in crisis, and when necessary make referrals for outside therapeutic services.
• Participate collaboratively as a member of SNAT, the Special Needs Assessment Team, together with Deans, counseling staff, interventionists, CWSP representative and Principal to develop strategies to identify and support the social-emotional growth, behavior, and learning needs of students.
• Analyze standardized test scores to identify students who may need academic assistance outside of the classroom.
• Collaborate with the Reading Specialist, Math Interventionist, and Dean of Academic Support to develop individualized academic and accommodation plans for students as needed.
• Work with faculty, Math Interventionist, Reading Specialist, and Dean to monitor progress of students.
• Serve as a liaison with outside therapists and other service providers working with our students.
• Maintain professional records of assessment and sessions with the students.
• Consult during the admissions process through review of applicant materials.
• Plan and implement prevention programs for a full spectrum of mental or emotional health issues.
• Plan and lead professional development for student, faculty, staff, and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology.
• School Psychologist Certification from New York State’s Department of Education.
• Prior experience as a School Psychologist with a similar student population.
• Fluency in Spanish is desired; Proficiency in Spanish is required.

This is a 12-month position. CRNYHS requires that all eligible employees and volunteers receive vaccination for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to lawful exemptions.

Pay

Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000. Compensation is determined based on several factors including years of experience, certification, and degree.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with a Health Reimbursement Account.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan with a matching contribution.