Founding High School Psychologist (2026-2027 School Year)
Zeta Charter Schools•New York City, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
Zeta is launching its first-ever High School class in the 2026-27 school year and is seeking a New York State certified School Psychologist with a Master's degree or Ph.D. in School Psychology. This role is crucial for supporting students in crisis, driving student growth and achievement, and fostering social-emotional development. Zeta aims to provide a world-class education with a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning (SEL) and is expanding its network of schools across New York City.
Requirements
- New York State certified School Psychologist
- Master's degree or a Ph.D. in School Psychology
- Proven record of successfully supporting students in crisis
- Proven record of propelling student growth and achievement
- Permanent authorization to work in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted thought leader within the school community, partnering with school leaders, counselors, teachers, and families to implement high-quality student support systems and social-emotional learning (SEL).
- Lead and monitor individualized student growth for students who need targeted support in emotion regulation, social perspective-taking, problem-solving, and self-control—collaborating closely with school leadership, network experts, and external consultants.
- Design and support the implementation of effective SEL programming, coaching teachers on strong execution and ensuring consistent, school-wide alignment with Zeta’s SEL framework.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students and families, and support school-wide efforts to ensure students demonstrate Zeta’s EPIC values—Excellence, Perseverance, Integrity, and Community.
- Collaborate closely with the Student Achievement Team and the Committee on Special Education (CSE) to identify, evaluate, and support students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
- Play an integral role on the Response to Intervention (RtI) Team, using data to design, implement, and refine tiered academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports.
- Conduct comprehensive monolingual psycho-educational assessments, ensuring timely, accurate evaluations that inform effective, individualized supports and services.
- Partner regularly with fellow school psychologists and network staff, consulting on complex cases, sharing best practices, and engaging in ongoing professional learning focused on SEL and student support.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses
- Lifestyle savings account, providing a monthly reimbursement for eligible fitness and emotional health expenses
- Free Talkspace therapy and psychiatry services
- 403(b) retirement plan; Zeta offers matching contributions toward your savings
- Free student loan counseling
- Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses
- 4 live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace
- Free Headspace subscription
- MacBook Air
- Specified monthly reimbursement for use of a mobile phone
- Fully stocked teacher workrooms with favorite snacks and Nespresso machine
- Zeta swag, team outings, and NYC’s finest sweet treats
- Books for professional development
- Clear pathway to professional growth
- Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates
- Community Circle practice to build and strengthen our sense of team
- Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
