The Yeshivah of Flatbush is a Jewish community day school in Brooklyn, serving students in Early Childhood through 8th grade. Founded in 1927, the Yeshivah of Flatbush has stood at the forefront of American Jewish education and has set a high standard of excellence. Our curriculum is rigorous and differentiated, meeting needs for acceleration and remediation. Our Flatbush Five character development program engages students in activities that cultivate our valued traits of: respect, honesty, kindness, responsibility, and humility.
Yeshivah of Flatbush is seeking full-time school psychologists or clinical social workers to join our dedicated student support team, serving students across Early Childhood, Lower School, and Middle School divisions.
The ideal candidate will support students’ social-emotional and behavioral development through a range of responsibilities, including:
-Consult with teachers on social-emotional and behavioral issues and classroom dynamics
-Address conflicts and social issues as they arise
-Facilitate small groups focused on social skills, mindfulness, and emotional regulation
-Provide case management for students receiving support services
-Coordinate referrals and collaborate with outside providers and therapists
-Support the implementation of behavior management strategies
-Lead and participate in Student Support Team meetings
-Maintain consistent communication with parents, teachers, and administrators
-Coordinate crisis assessment and response efforts
-Contribute to the admissions process by reviewing applications, contacting providers, and conducting student screenings
The ideal candidate is a New York State (NYS)- licensed or license-eligible School Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with demonstrated expertise in behavioral interventions for children and families. School-based experience is strongly preferred, along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Candidates should be collaborative, reflective, and highly organized, with the flexibility to thrive in a dynamic educational environment and the ability to build strong relationships with students, families, faculty, and administrators.
Join our outstanding and dedicated guidance team in a warm, nurturing school community where your work makes a meaningful difference every day. To be considered, please send a cover letter and resume to mangel@flatbush.org.
Salary range $70,000-$85,000; commensurate with experience.