Director, School Psychology (Elementary)

Location: New York City, with a hybrid schedule requiring at least three in-person days per week at the hirify.global Midtown Manhattan office and travel to campuses in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. Employment outside a commutable distance or outside New York State is subject to review. Visa sponsorship and work authorization are not offered.

Salary: $105,060–$131,840 per year

Company

hirify.global Public Schools is a nonprofit network of 18 free public charter schools serving more than 9,400 students across New York City.

What you will do

• Oversee Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, and evidence-based behavioral interventions across elementary schools.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, including screening, progress monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.
• Coach school leaders, psychologists, teachers, and Student Support Services teams while designing and facilitating professional development.
• Provide direct clinical support for complex cases and clinical supervision for school psychology interns or trainees.
• Support IEP and Section 504 implementation, special education compliance, audits, reviews, and related services coordination.
• Partner with families, school leaders, the Department of Education, and external stakeholders to coordinate student support.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in School Psychology: Master’s, Ed.S., or Doctoral degree.
• Eligible for or currently holding New York State certification in School Psychology.
• At least five years of successful experience as a school psychologist.
• Expertise in behavioral assessment, FBAs, BIPs, intervention design, progress monitoring, MTSS, and special education regulations.
• Experience with IEP development, implementation, monitoring, compliance documentation, professional development, and coaching educators or school leaders.
• Strong collaboration, advocacy, communication, and educational systems-navigation skills.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with the NYC DOE related services system.
• Experience supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
• BCBA or BCBA-D certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven, collaborative environment focused on educational equity and inclusive, asset-based practices.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 50% match after six months.
• Time off aligned with the school calendar and up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance, disability coverage, backup child and elder care, professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.
• Eight-week paid sabbatical after 10 years of service.