Barkai Yeshivah has an opening for a school guidance team position. Barkai Yeshivah is an Orthodox Brooklyn based Sephardic Torani school. Our students are taught using a proprietary educational methodology that is inspired by the best practices from traditional and modern educational philosophies. All studies at Barkai are taught using a child centered approach which is inspired by best practices of progressive methodology. All classes utilize some components of group learning, differentiated learning and project based learning to achieve a deep learning in class. Our students emerge with a strong sense of identity, refined character and compassion to engage in life as dedicated members of Klal Yisrael.
Guidance Position:
This is a part-time or full-time position in a school setting, with students ranging from Early Childhood through eighth grade
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with members of the Student Support Team to support students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.
Provide short term individual counseling to students presenting with social-emotional and executive functioning challenges.
Lead groups targeting the development of specific skills and coping strategies.
Administer brief psycho-educational evaluations and interpret results to aid in admissions decisions and academic planning.
Consult with teachers, administrators, and outside service providers to develop and implement targeted intervention plans.
Create and implement Behavioral Intervention Plans.
Provide crisis intervention and school wide support, as needed.
Design and implement social-emotional learning curriculum, as well as other programming.
Facilitate parent and teacher trainings and workshops.
Qualifications:
PhD/PsyD in school psychology or LCSW is preferred; experience with teacher consultation, psychological evaluations, behavior planning; strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well as a member of a team.
Contact Email:careers@barkaionline.org