About us: Gary Middle College (GMC) is a tuition-free, public charter school that serves students in grades 9-12. GMC is a different kind of school; we seek to meet the needs of students who have experienced the kinds of challenges in their life that make earning a high school diploma in a traditional setting difficult. At GMC, we provide students, regardless of life circumstances or previous academic struggle, a morning, afternoon and evening high school program that is rigorous, individualized and supportive. Through our partnership with Ivy Tech Community College, GMC students are able to take dual credit courses with the opportunity to earn full associate degrees and career certifications; all at no cost to the student. Students who attend GMC graduate with a minimum of a Core-40 High School.
REPORTS TO/TERM:
Principal and GEO Administration
This is a 10-month position.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master’s Degree in Social Work
Valid Indiana License
3-5 years’ experience in an urban school environment
Essential Key Functions:
A Social Worker performs the following duties:
Collaborate with Principals, Dean of Students, High School Counselor, SPED, Nurse and School Leadership Team to provide Social Services to students
Collaborate on Behavior Intervention Plans
Train school staff in drug, violence, trafficking, and trauma responsive practices
Implement drug and violence prevention programs
Maintain case files and report to track student progress and problems
Collaborate on functional behavior assessments
Assist in conducting threat assessments
Educate students and school staff about bullying and harassment prevention
Implement programs that support dropout prevention and re-entry
Implement child sexual abuse awareness and prevention programs
Provide social emotional learning regarding interventions that build resilience, self -control, empathy, persistence, and other social and behavioral skills
Provide individual and group counseling to students
Attend IEP conferences as necessary
Attend all required staff meetings
Work as a team member
Behavior Intervention Suggestions
Follow all school policies
Dress professionally