Staff Position
Job Title: School Psychologist
Start Date: August 2026
ABOUT CRISTO REY NEW YORK HIGH SCHOOL
Cristo Rey New York High School (CRNYHS), a member of the national Cristo Rey Network, is a coeducational,
independent Catholic high school in East Harlem. Our mission is to serve promising students who have been
educationally underserved, who demonstrate a passionate desire to make more of themselves, and who are unable
to afford any of the Catholic or other private high school options available in New York City.
CRNYHS educates the whole child, guided by the spirit of care for the individual, cura personalis.
CRNYHS prioritizes the continuous improvement and growth of our faculty and staff.
CRNYHS engages all stakeholders in its mission, allowing faculty and staff to have strong partnerships
with our students’ families and the outside community.
CRNYHS actively participates in the Cristo Rey Network, allowing its faculty and staff to take part in
network initiatives, share resources, and collaborate with a national community of educators.
POSITION SUMMARY
The School Psychologist evaluates and promotes the cognitive, social-emotional, and mental health needs of our
students so that they can excel in the classroom. The School Psychologist works closely with the Reading
Specialist, Math Interventionist, and the Dean of Academic Support to assess and facilitate the learning needs of
our students.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Qualified applicants will have some successful full-time School Psychologist experience at the secondary level
and have worked with a culturally diverse student population.
Conduct formal and informal cognitive assessments, social/emotional and mental health evaluations of
students
Collaborate with the school counselor and school social worker to determine counseling needs of students
Provide supportive counseling to individual students
Provide short-term counseling to families
Provide critical intervention to students in crisis, and when necessary make referrals for outside
therapeutic services
Participate collaboratively as a member of SNAT, the Special Needs Assessment Team, together with
Deans, counseling staff, interventionists, CWSP representative and Principal to develop strategies to
identify and support the social-emotional growth, behavior, and learning needs of students
Analyze standardized test scores to identify students who may need academic assistance outside of the
classroom
Collaborate with the Reading Specialist, Math Interventionist, and Dean of Academic Support to develop
individualized academic and accommodation plans for students as needed
Work with faculty, Math Interventionist, Reading Specialist, and Dean to monitor progress of students
Serve as a liaison with outside therapists and other service providers working with our students
Maintain professional records of assessment and sessions with the students
Consult during the admissions process through review of applicant materials
Plan and implement prevention programs for a full spectrum of mental or emotional health issues
Plan and lead professional development for student, faculty, staff, and families.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified applicants will have some successful full-time counseling experience at the secondary level and have
worked with a culturally diverse student population.
Master’s degree in Psychology
School Psychologist Certification from New York State’s Department of Education
Prior experience as a School Psychologist with a similar student population.
Fluency in Spanish is desired; Proficiency in Spanish is required.
This is a 12-month position.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy - CRNYHS requires that all eligible employees and volunteers receive
vaccination for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to lawful exemptions.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 professional references by email to, Ms. Rosanjela Batista at
employment@cristoreyny.org.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000
CRNYHS determines compensation based on several factors including years of experience, certification, and
degree.
CRNYHS offers a generous benefits package including medical coverage with a Health Reimbursement Account,
dental and vision coverage and a retirement plan with a matching contribution.
For more information about Cristo Rey New York High School, visit www.cristoreyny.org
This school ministry is endorsed by the American Province of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, the District of
Eastern North America of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, and the USA East Province of the Society of
Jesus.
Cristo Rey New York High School does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender,
sexual orientation, or religion.
