Leave Replacement School Psychologist/School Counselor, Grades 5-9 (Jan. 1 - June 30, 2027)

New Canaan Country School • New Canaan, CT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

New Canaan Country School is seeking a leave replacement School Psychologist/School Counselor to support students in Grades 5–9 from January 1 through June 30, 2027. The school is a co-educational independent day school in New Canaan, Connecticut, serving 550 students from Pre-K through Grade 9. Its mission is to guide students in reaching their intellectual, creative, moral, and physical potential, within a community that values community, courage, curiosity, and kindness.

The School Psychologist/School Counselor observes and assesses students and provides psychological support to help them succeed academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. The role works in partnership with educators, parents and guardians, the Learning Resource Team, administrators, and other professionals to develop strategies for individual students and foster safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and community. The expected salary range for the January 1–June 30, 2027 appointment is $45,000 to $57,000.

Requirements

• Master’s degree, Psy.D., or Ph.D. in school psychology, counseling psychology, school counseling, social work, or a related field.
• Relevant experience with Grades 5–9 and counseling middle-school-aged children.
• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of modern principles and practices of psychology and psychological counseling as applied to children and adolescents.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Understanding of pedagogy and the connection between psychological counseling and the classroom experience.
• Working knowledge of how diversity, equity, and inclusion factor into student and community wellness and mental health.
• Experience with and understanding of relevant tools for student assessment and social-emotional learning.
• Deep commitment to bringing out the best in each child and ability to connect with students across multiple ages.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and cultural competency.
• Willingness and ability to lead open and honest conversations with families and collaborate closely with administrators and teachers.
• Organized and efficient approach to work; kind, warm, and joyful interactions with community members.
• Ability to present to and facilitate large-group sessions, handle crises, and work with a diverse range of families and needs.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based on individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert in child and adolescent development, intervention, and learning.
• Work with students in whole-group, small-group, and individual settings.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, the Learning Resources Team, families, and outside professionals to plan and implement strategies that meet individual students’ needs.
• Conduct risk and threat assessments as needed and support students’ re-entry into the school community.
• Teach Human Growth and Development programming to seventh graders twice a week and support other Life Skills classes as needed.
• Co-lead sessions for parents and guardians.
• Maintain accurate and complete records using the August Schools system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time