Magen David Elementary school is an Orthodox Jewish day school serving the needs of the Sephardic community. There are currently over 1500 students in the school from preschool through eighth grade. Magen David is committed to ensuring that each student receives a comprehensive dual-curriculum education, rooted in Sephardic tradition, and emphasizing academic excellence, creativity and intellectual curiosity. The staff operates with a growth mindset that is rooted in data collection and analysis.

School Psychologist Position:
These are full-time positions in the Elementary School and Early Childhood Department.  Hours of the position are  8:15-4:30.

Responsibilities:

  • Consultation and collaboration with teachers, faculty, parents, and outside providers to address student academic, social, emotional and behavioral needs
  • Regular attendance at case conferences with administrators and other faculty
  • Functional analysis of student behavior leading to intervention planning and implementation
  • Scoring and interpretation of rating scales and other screening/evaluation measures
  • Data collection and analysis at the student level to aid with class placement and learning/behavioral support decisions
  • Opportunities to co-develop and facilitate parent or teacher workshops
  • Crisis intervention at the student and school-wide level as necessary

Qualifications:

  • Masters degree or PhD/PsyD in School Psychology
  • Certification in School Psychology
  • Experience in an elementary school setting is preferred
  • Experience / training in behavior planning, teacher and parent consultation, parent training, and ability to interpret psychological evaluations
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Collaborates and works well with a team
  • Knowledge of Hebrew language, Jewish religious customs and holidays is a must!

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer offering:

  • A competitive salary will be based on education and experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including Medical, Dental, Vision
  • A 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • School paid lunch
  • Continuous school-wide Professional Development
  • The school year is consistent with the Jewish calendar and closed during the summer

Now it is an exciting time to join us!