What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Coach- Licensed School Social Worker position at Greenwich Education Group?
Life Coach at The Spire School
201 High Ridge Road Stamford, CT 06905
Join The Spire School, a NEASC-accredited and Connecticut State Approved Special Education Program. As an independent, therapeutic day school for Grades 8–12, we support intellectually capable students who face academic and emotional challenges. Our students benefit from a small, supportive learning environment that blends rigorous academics with a focus on health and wellness, helping those who experience anxiety, executive functioning challenges, or depression thrive and succeed.
What we offer:
Compensation: Base salary ranging from $60,000.00 to $85,000.00, depending on education and experience.
Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and paid holidays.
Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education.
Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, along with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Implement Educational Therapy Model during students’ weekly counseling sessions, i.e., executive function coaching, CBT, DBT, etc., to promote social/emotional and academic skill development
- Hold weekly 1:1 and group sessions with students for counseling, academic and social-emotional check-ins, and skill-development
- Actively collaborate on the development and implementation of students’ individual learning plans (ILPs) or individual education plans (IEPs); review/discuss student issues/profiles/progress with team members.
- Engage with faculty, parents and providers as needed, maintain ongoing communication with students’ parents, teachers, and mental health professional(s)
- Conduct regular review of students’ academic accounts to identify need for academic interventions, teacher communication, and/or classroom observation
- Maintain consistent communication with Head of School and Education Director regarding student/ parent/faculty issues
- Develop and implement curricula for psychoeducation, social skills, academic/ counseling support and other therapeutic groups
- Lead/co-lead Spire Groups, including Know Thyself, Executive Function Workshop, process group, parent-child groups, and more
- Assist students with transition planning and the college application process
- Design and implement summer therapy groups and curricula
- Conduct Initial phone inquiries and summaries for prospective students
- Implement PBIS systems to improve school climate and foster a positive peer culture
- Serve as occasional proctor for testing and classes, as needed
- Fulfill other therapeutic and supportive duties, as assigned
Qualifications:
- 2 years’ experience with middle/high school students with social/emotional challenges
- CT Certification - School Social Worker (#071); LCSW preferred
New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Salary : $60,000 - $85,000
