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

• 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

We offer a generous compensation package which includes a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive health benefits. 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_.