School Psychologists - Districtwide

Position TitleSchool Psychologists - DistrictwideRequired Application TypeTeacher / AdminSalary/Pay Scale$51,241-$73,141 (10-month)Job Description

NOTICE OF VACANCIES

Position Title: Up to 2.0 School Psychologists

Brief Description: The school psychologist is part of grade level teams, support team, crisis teams, and the CSE. The duties involve team communication, student and family advocacy, counseling, crisis support, as well as administering assessments with children and interpreting those with their families. Ideal candidates will show experience with diverse cultures, anti-racist approaches to the particular work of psychologist, and a commitment to working with the school community in ways that heal and that help us grow.

Location(s):

1.0 FTE at Enfield Elementary

1.0 FTE at DeWitt Middle School

Anticipated Start: March 18, 2024 (or later)

Posting Dates: January 28, 2024 - Until Filled

Application Requirements:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Proof of Certification (or pending certification)

• Three (3) Letters of Reference (required for external candidates)

• MANDATORY Writing Sample (see prompt below)

The Ithaca City School District values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.

MANDATORY Writing Sample

A writing sample is required for the application to be complete.

Please upload your writing sample separately or with your cover letter.

• The ICSD has a diverse student population representing a variety of races, gender identities, learning needs, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Describe your teaching strategies and/or experiences for effectively educating students from diverse backgrounds. Please give specific examples of how you respond effectively to students who have a variety of identities, and/or respond effectively to students who are different from your own identity. How do you ensure success for every student?

• Tell us about any personal and professional experiences you have had that would help you help us to fulfill our district equity goals.

• The Ithaca City School District is a 1:1 district in grades 3-12. Please provide examples of how you have used or your vision for using digital technology in instruction. Also, please provide evidence of how you stay current with students' digital world.

Required Qualifications:

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

• All candidates must possess (or be working toward) New York State Teacher Certification in School Psychology, or ideally qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment. This requires at least a Bachelor's degree. Licensed teachers from other states may qualify for reciprocity.

Desired Characteristics:

• An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive;

• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community;

• Ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

Salary Range: $51,241-$73,141 (10-month full-time base), per Bargaining Agreement

External Applicants: Apply online at ithacacityschools.recruitfront.com (EXTERNAL ONLY)

Internal Applicants: Apply online at ithacacityschools.schoolfront.com (Current ICSD Employees)

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.

Job CategoryInstructionalJob LocationDistrict Wide