School Psychologist (2027-2028)

Zeta Charter Schools•New York, NY

2d•$77,000 - $110,500•Onsite

About The Position

Zeta is hiring a School Psychologist to provide responsive, individualized support that helps students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The role serves Zeta’s schools in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, or Queens and is fully on-site in New York City. The start date is July 2027 or sooner, depending on immediate hiring needs and the candidate’s availability. Hiring is rolling as positions become available. The School Psychologist partners with school leaders, counselors, teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen student support systems and social-emotional learning. The role provides evidence-based individual and group counseling, supports school-wide SEL programming, collaborates on special education and Response to Intervention services, and conducts comprehensive monolingual psycho-educational assessments. The position reports to the Principal. The salary range is $77,000–$110,500, determined according to Zeta’s applicable salary scale, relevant experience, and internal equity. A $3,000 signing bonus is offered. Zeta provides benefits and resources including medical, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts; a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions; eligible relocation support; wellness and lifestyle stipends; therapy and Headspace access; a MacBook Air and specified monthly mobile phone reimbursement; professional development resources; and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in School Psychology.
Current New York State School Psychologist certification.
Proven ability to support students in crisis with sound judgment, composure, and care while driving meaningful 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, 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 high-quality student support systems and social-emotional learning.
Provide responsive, evidence-based individual and group counseling to students who need 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 consistent school-wide alignment with Zeta’s SEL framework.
Build 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 with the Student Achievement Team and Committee on Special Education to identify, evaluate, and support students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
Serve on the Response to Intervention 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 that 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.
Relocation support for eligible candidates moving to New York City.
Monthly wellness and lifestyle stipend.
Four live therapy sessions per month through Talkspace and a free Headspace subscription.
MacBook Air and specified monthly reimbursement for mobile phone use.
Books and resources for professional development.
Clear pathways for professional growth.
Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates.
Interactive Mindfulness and DEIJ programming.
$3,000 signing bonus.