Overview
About Shefa:
The Shefa School is a Jewish community day school in Manhattan, serving students in grades 1-8. Since opening in September 2014, Shefa has enrolled children who benefit from a specialized educational environment in order to develop their strengths while addressing their learning challenges. We specifically serve students with language-based learning disabilities who have not yet reached their potential levels of success in traditional classroom settings. Shefa is a pluralistic community school, serving families across the range of Jewish involvement and observance.
About the Position:
The Shefa School is seeking a full-time psychologist or social worker to join our strong, collaborative and growing mental health team for the 2023-2024 school year. This position will work in our Middle School, specifically with 7th and 8th grades.
Key Responsibilities:
● Consult with teachers on social-emotional-behavioral issues and classroom dynamics
● Hold ad hoc meetings with students individually and in groups
● Address conflicts and social issues as they arise
● Run social skills groups and lunch groups
● Lead case management
● Coordinate referrals and collaboration with outside therapists and psychiatrists
● Provide behavior management support and planning to teachers
● Lead curriculum development and implementation of Social-Emotional Learning programs
● Teach weekly Social-Emotional Learning class
● Lead and participate in student case conferences
● Assess, manage and share feedback about students’ behavior, attention, and social-emotional development
● Communicate with and serve as a liaison to parents
● Coordinate crisis assessment and response
● Coordinate Committee on Special Education (CSE) reviews
● Supervise school psychology extern or social work intern and contribute to trainee program application process
Qualifications:
● NYS licensed or license-eligible clinical or school psychologist or clinical social worker
● Expertise in behavioral interventions with adolescents and families required
● School experience strongly preferred
● Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals/groups
We seek candidates who demonstrate flexibility and comfort with risk-taking and ambiguity, who thrive in collaborative environments, who are reflective and committed to growth, and who have strong organizational and interpersonal skills. We believe in investing in our employees’ development and aim to provide a supportive work environment characterized by thoughtful and generous feedback and opportunities for growth and advancement.
The Shefa School is committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and ensuring a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment for all. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We especially encourage candidates from historically underrepresented communities to apply.