K-12 Social Worker - Bilingual (Spanish)

Position Description : Salary : Based on Experience

Background

The Charter School of Educational Excellences mission is to develop students who are critical thinkers, motivated leaders, and lifelong learners. We are committed to a strong partnership with our teachers, parents, community and alumni.

Position Overview

The Charter School of Educational Excellence is seeking a compassionate, dynamic and innovative individual to serve as our School Social Worker. This role will support the school in addressing the social, emotional and developmental needs of the schools students and families, and in helping students access appropriate resources and services. The School Social Worker provides services to support scholars, families and staff, including counselling, diagnostic assessment, referrals and reporting.

Responsibilities & duties (including, but not limited to)

Possess working knowledge of the principles, practices and ethical standards of School Social Work; the relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations;

Observe and intervene with students in classrooms, provide disciplinary support to Deans, lead crisis interventions and liaise with families;

Support teachers in understanding each student strengths and needs and supporting appropriate differentiated instruction;

Provide crisis intervention assess high risk situations and make immediate recommendations and referrals to ensure student safety, follow-up for youth as needed;

Collaborate with teachers and administrators on school wide interventions such as stress, anxiety, conflict resolution, resilience, bullying, etc.;

Utilize appropriate assessment tools, interventions, and treatment planning approaches to support scholars with respect to their social, psychological, and developmental needs;

Provides information to students and parents about services available within the community. Makes referrals to community providers, as appropriate;

Consult and collaborates with social services, mental health organizations, and other community providers

Prepares written reports as required;

Responsible for maintaining accurate records, files, and reports to track students progress

Engage with families and community agencies to support students in succeeding in school, and refer children and families to outside services as needed;

Provides counselling and support to students, parents, and teachers regarding home-school problems;

Assists students in identifying and solving emotional and educational issues, adjusting to school and community life;

Provides direct and indirect School Social Work services as specified in students IEPs;

Responsible of handling diverse family situations, conflict resolutions and working with IEPs;

Works collaboratively with special education staff in designing and implementing social skills, anger management, stress reductions or other similar instruction as is appropriate to addressing students needs;

Assist school staff in developing and implementing interventions to allow students with disabilities to be successful within the mainstream;

Provides information and assistance to families to help them understand their childs educational disability and equip them with the tools necessary to support their childs educational and / or behavioural progress. Provides parent training and support as needed;

Providing counselling sessions, treatment plans or workshops as necessary and establishing prevention programs and intervention plans;

Respond to crises on an as-needed basis;

Performs other duties as required.

Work experience & skills

Masters Degree in Social Work - Required

New York State Social Work Certification (LMSW) - Required

Spanish language proficiency - P referred

Two or more years of experience working in urban schools

Exhibit skills and experience in engaging, sustaining, and communicating with families

Have a positive high-energy attitude and drive for professional growth

Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing

Ability to deal effectively and appropriately with students, parents and other educational professionals regarding students concerns and problem

Able to work independently in a fast paced environment

Ability to prepare and deliver oral presentations

Demonstrated ability in utilizing office equipment and software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Proven ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of teachers and administrators

Excellent follow-through, attention to detail and accuracy, ability to meet deadlines, multi-task and the ability to prioritize projects

Ability to travel between the ES / MS and the HS sites as necessary. Both sites are located within walking distance

This role requires to take multiple trips up and down the stairs in a day, and be able to move quickly in an emergency

This role also requires that you be able to lift up to 15 pounds

Personal qualities & behavioral traits

Passionately dedicated to schools mission

Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures

Acute attention to detail coupled with the ability to think and act strategically

Possessing a positive attitude

Openness to accept and implement feedback and engage in a process of self-improvement

Working knowledge of the charter school movement and culture

Compensation

A competitive compensation package including base salary and complete benefits is available.

Applying & selection process

After submitting your cover letter, and resume, CSEE will review your documents. Qualified candidates will be invited to a phone interview (1st step). Candidates who are successful with the phone interview will be invited to a second interview with the leadership team of the school.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Charter School of Educational Excellence to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizen status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law.

Salary : $66,730 - $80,520