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Cooke School and Institute
New York, New York

School Psychologist

PsychologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72k-$101k

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Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Upper School - New York, NY, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $72000.00 - $100988.00Salary/year, JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: School Psychologist – Upper School (US) Supervisor: Department Chair, Mental Health (US) Regular Daily Schedule: 8:15 a. m. – 3:30 p. m. Calendar to Follow: 10-Month Academic Status: Exempt Term: 10 Months Summary of Duties and

Responsibilities

The School Psychologist​​​​​​, a related service provider (RSP) is responsible for providing direct and indirect service to students and staff consistent with the integration and collaboration model of the Cooke School.

In this capacity it is expected that the RSP will establish collaborative relationships with parents, partner schools and Cooke colleagues to ensure successful inclusion for Cooke students.

The School Psychologist’s responsibilities include: Assessment and Direct Service to Students Interpret assessments in order to determine level of functioning and needs of each child Conduct ongoing informal assessments in the classroom and coordinate professional practice with pedagogic staff Utilize a variety of activities to meet students’ needs as determined by informal and formal assessment Utilize knowledge of content area to effectively serve students Maintain ongoing communication with classroom teachers and parents about progress of the students Attend monthly team meetings prepared with information about the students being discussed Collect and assess student homework for portfolio using portfolio guidelines and assessments Planning and Record Keeping Develop Progress Reports on each student in conjunction with classroom teacher and other team members Create plans consistent with Progress Report goals for each child Maintain narrative logs for each child Maintain attendance records for each child Complete monthly documentation relevant to the number of sessions given to each child Ensure that make-up sessions are provided General Professional

Responsibilities

Initiate and foster good working relationships with teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and parents Attend all planning meetings with the teachers and monthly meetings with each classroom team Participate in all Progress Report Meetings convened at the school level Attend and participate in all Cooke meetings and workshops Arrive at assigned site and meetings promptly and be prepared for daily assignment Prepare documents, when necessary, for the Committee on Special Education (CSE) meetings and if applicable, impartial hearings Adhere to carefully planned schedules Utilize supervisor for guidance, discussion, collaboration, professional and self-growth Develop professional growth goals with supervisor and create and implement a plan to reach the agreed upon goals Education and Experience Master’s degree preferred Valid and current License and/or Certification to practice in New York State Ability to provide your National Provider Identification (NPI) Number Physical

Requirements

Able to maintain the physical capacity required to navigate the school environment and to ensure the safety of the students; the ability to… walk, run, sit, and stand move rapidly forward, backward, and laterally bend and stoop push, pull, and lift Professional Development All Cooke staff are responsible for developing a professional growth plan with their supervisor.

Staff training is an integral part of the Cooke School and as such is a requirement of the job. All staff must at a minimum: attend all scheduled Staff Development activities throughout the year and participate in staff orientation scheduled for the last week in August.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement The Cooke School and Institute provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Cooke complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Cooke School and Institute expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Improper interference with the ability of Cooke’s employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The School Psychologist provides direct and indirect mental health services to students, including conducting assessments and developing progress plans. They collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff to ensure successful student inclusion and academic progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid New York State license or certification to practice as a School Psychologist. A Master's degree is preferred, along with the ability to provide a National Provider Identification (NPI) number.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychological assessmentStudent counselingIndividualized education plansProgress monitoringData collectionSpecial education supportClassroom observationCrisis interventionBehavioral support

Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active School Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 34% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Cooke School and Institute

Education
New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Professional Development