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Psychologist/Social Worker Leave Position

Posted :
April 9, 2025
Department(s) :
Administration
Faculty
Job Status :
Full Time

About Shefa

The Shefa School is a Jewish community day school in Manhattan serving students in grades K-8 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.  At Shefa, we believe that differences are a source of strength and that we are all enriched by a diversity of perspectives.

About the Position

● Collaborate with and support the Lower School Social Worker

● 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

● Provide referrals and collaborate with outside therapists and psychiatrists

● Provide behavior management support and planning to teachers

● Support Social-Emotional Learning programs

● Participate in student case conferences

● Lead case management

● Teach weekly social skills classes

● Assess, manage and share feedback about students’ behavior, attention, and social-emotional development

● Communicate with and serve as a liaison to parents

● Support crisis assessment and response

● Participate on Committee on Special Education (CSE) reviews

Key Responsibilities

● Collaborate with and support the Lower School Social Worker

● 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

● Provide referrals and collaborate with outside therapists and psychiatrists

● Provide behavior management support and planning to teachers

● Support Social-Emotional Learning programs

● Participate in student case conferences

● Lead case management

● Teach weekly social skills classes

● Assess, manage and share feedback about students’ behavior, attention, and social-emotional development

● Communicate with and serve as a liaison to parents

● Support crisis assessment and response

● Participate on Committee on Special Education (CSE) reviews

Qualifications

● NYS licensed or license-eligible clinical or school psychologist or social worker (LMSW or LCSW)

● Expertise in behavioral interventions with children 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

Salary

Salary Range: Prorated based on an annual salary of $70,000 - $110,000

Send Cover Letter & Resume to

jobs@shefaschool.org

Job Description (PDF)

Psychologist/Social Worker Leave Position