School Psychologist (2027-2028)

Zeta Charter Schools•New York City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Zeta is seeking a School Psychologist to provide responsive, individualized support that helps students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The role is fully on-site in New York City, serving schools in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Queens. The start date is July 2027 or sooner, depending on hiring needs and the candidate’s availability. The School Psychologist reports to the Principal. Hiring is rolling as positions become available; candidates may be considered for current or future opportunities. Compensation is determined according to Zeta’s salary scale, which considers relevant experience and internal equity. The School Psychologist partners with school leaders, counselors, teachers, families, network experts, and external consultants to provide student support, counseling, social-emotional learning (SEL), assessment, and intervention. The role includes collaborating with special education and Response to Intervention teams, conducting comprehensive monolingual psycho-educational assessments, and using data to plan and refine individualized supports. The position also involves consulting with fellow school psychologists and network staff, sharing best practices, and participating in professional learning. Zeta describes its team as purpose-driven, collaborative, committed to educational excellence, and open to feedback and growth. Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. Zeta is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Requirements

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in School Psychology.
Current New York State School Psychologist certification.
Proven record of supporting students in crisis with sound judgment, composure, and care while driving student growth and achievement.
Expertise conducting comprehensive psycho-educational assessments and translating data into effective, individualized supports and services.
Strong understanding of special education, Response to Intervention, progress monitoring, and social-emotional and behavioral supports.
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to partner effectively with students, families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong work ethic, deep alignment with Zeta’s mission, and openness to feedback and growth.
Permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Partner with school leaders, counselors, teachers, and families to implement student support systems and social-emotional learning.
Provide evidence-based individual and group counseling for students needing targeted support in emotional regulation, social perspective-taking, problem-solving, and self-control; monitor individualized student growth in partnership with school leadership, network experts, and external consultants.
Design and support effective SEL programming, coach teachers on implementation, and promote alignment with Zeta’s SEL framework across the school.
Build trusting relationships with students and families and support efforts to promote Zeta’s EPIC values: Excellence, Perseverance, Integrity, and Community.
Collaborate with the Student Achievement Team and Committee on Special Education (CSE) to identify, evaluate, and support students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
Participate in the Response to Intervention (RtI) Team and use data to design, implement, and refine tiered academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports.
Conduct comprehensive monolingual psycho-educational assessments and provide timely, accurate evaluations to inform individualized supports and services.
Consult with fellow school psychologists and network staff on complex cases, share best practices, and participate in ongoing professional learning focused on SEL and student support.

Benefits

Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible spending accounts for eligible medical purchases and commuter expenses.
403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions from Zeta.
$3,000 signing bonus.
Relocation support for eligible candidates moving to New York City.
Monthly stipend for wellness and lifestyle expenses.
Four live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and a free Headspace subscription.
MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for mobile phone use.
Fully stocked team spaces with snacks and quality coffee.
Books and resources for professional development.
Clear pathways for professional growth and consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates.
Community Circle practice and interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming.
Competitive compensation.