Job Title: Middle School Psychologist

Department:  Middle School Faculty

FLSA Status:  Exempt

The Hewitt School - New York, NY

ABOUT HEWITT

Established in 1920 and located in New York City, The Hewitt School is an independent K-12 girls’ school whose mission is to inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. Hewitt empowers and expects our community members to embrace multiple points of view, to engage others with empathy and integrity, and to champion equity and justice in all areas of our lives. As a community, Hewitt is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Hewitt School seeks a full time middle school psychologist for the 2023-2024 academic year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop relationships with students in grades 5-8 to ensure mental health and well-being for all children in the middle school 
• Observe students in classes in consultation with teachers and offer specific strategies to support classroom behavior and well-being
• Provide informal professional guidance to faculty to best support the social-emotional learning of students
• Work with a subset of students to provide 1:1 support (for academic, social, or emotional guidance) 
• Partner with the head of middle school to review neuropsychological examinations and design support plans
• Facilitate crisis response work with students and their families as well as with faculty
• Make referrals to outside professionals for students needing therapy or other forms of support or assessment
• Support teachers and division heads in cases of discipline and response
• Facilitate middle school Tapestry Circle, an affinity space for students from varied family structures

• Collaborate with the school nurse, learning specialists, and division head to ensure student health, wellness, and safety

• Design and lead parent education on mental health
• Teach health classes

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
• Psy.D. or Ph.D. in psychology or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a school setting 

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• Inquiry-based pedagogy
• Culturally responsive approach to teaching
• Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches
• Proficient with Mac platforms; comfortable with technology or demonstrated ability to learn quickly
• Commitment to student life
• Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice
• Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration

 SALARY RANGE

Starting Salary Range:  $75,000 to $105,000 (salary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and expertise)

TO APPLY: Please submit a resumé, cover letter, and examples of previous relevant work to employment@hewittschool.org. Cover letters should reflect a careful reading of The Hewitt School’s website, including the School’s academic philosophy. Please reference the job title in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please. Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled; applicants should apply as soon as possible for consideration.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Hewitt School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the School not to discriminate on the basis of any category prohibited by applicable federal, New York State and/or New York City laws/regulations. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment process, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation/benefits, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, training, working conditions, layoff, and termination.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Demonstrated commitment to anti-bias education and social justice
• Psy.D. or Ph.D. in psychology or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a school setting 

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED

• Inquiry-based pedagogy
• Culturally responsive approach to teaching
• Fluency in multiple student-centered instructional approaches
• Proficient with Mac platforms; comfortable with technology or demonstrated ability to learn quickly
• Commitment to student life
• Proven dedication to professional growth and purpose-driven practice
• Professional practice and ability to model contemplation as part of intellectual exploration

About The Hewitt School

The Hewitt School is an independent college preparatory school for girls in kindergarten through grade twelve with 525 students. The Hewitt School inspires girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge and equitable, sustainable, and joyous future. The school values each girl’s individual talents and encourages respect for the diverse interests and backgrounds of others. Hewitt’s small size and supportive environment enable each student to reach her full potential and to become a responsible and socially aware leader. In keeping with its motto “By Faith and Courage,” Hewitt seeks to instill in each girl lifelong faith in herself, personal integrity, and the courage to face challenges with confidence. Hewitt is an inclusive and diverse community of students, faculty, administration, board of trustees, and staff and continues to integrate diversity into the life of the school. Hewitt respects and values individuals whose differences include age, ethnicity, family structure, gender, learning styles, physical ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.

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