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Social Worker (SY 21-22)

Uncommon Schools

Social Worker (SY 21-22)

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    • Provide direct services to the school community including:
      • Crisis intervention and behavior management to expedite students’ return to classrooms for learning and to build students’ ability to meet the school’s high expectations
      • Individual and group counseling (school-based and mandated)
      • Identify and train others to identify students and family members who may benefit from regular one-on-one counseling or group counseling
      • Develop and implement curriculum for social and emotional development/intervention with students.
      • Refer, monitor, and evaluate individuals and families to external resources and services
      • Administer records, documentation, and other compliance activities.
    • Serve as a Case Manager and member of Child Study Team
    • Strengthen and support parent and family involvement
    • Plan and develop school-based interventions with educators
    • Engage and partner with community agencies and resources
    • Help students and their families with learning, behavior, and/or attendance concerns while strengthening home, school, and community partnerships. 
    • Evaluate students in terms of personal and family history, socio-economic and cultural differences
    • Evaluate the configuration of factors within the home, community, and school as related to a student’s current social and academic adjustment
    • Implement and enhance the school’s systems and culture
    • Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
    • Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively
    • Commit to professional growth
    • Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training
    • Share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities
      • Help complete necessary school wide duties for the successful and orderly functioning of the school (e.g., hallway supervision, arrival/departure transitions, field trips, etc.) and other such duties as the Principal may request from time to time.
      • Attend and participate in events outside of normal school hours (e.g., family nights, student performances, field trips, report card nights, Teacher - Parent Conferences, June and August Family Saturday Orientations, etc.)
      • Collaborate with teachers in planning grade level meetings, department meetings, staff meetings, and other professional development activities
      • Adhere to the policies, standards, and school-wide responsibilities described in the School’s Faculty & Staff Handbook or as may be instituted or in effect from time to time
      • Consistently demonstrate belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core values and educational philosophy
      • Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of their students in and out of school

     

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Master’s degree in Social Work + Licensure-LMSW (Required)
    • Valid School Social Worker Certification from NJDOE (Required)
    • Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
    • Proven track-record of high achievement
    • Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player
    • Experience working with and in urban schools is highly preferred.
    • Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.

    Additional Information

    Uncommon Schools offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Aside from extensive professional development, all our staff members are equipped with a laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies.

    Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. At the same time, we work to ensure an inclusive community through creating a space for important dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students._  As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability_.