At-Risk School Social Worker at Four Points Academy

National Heritage Academies • Braselton, GA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Four Points Preparatory Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Braselton serving students in grades K-6. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each student and integrate Moral Focus™ lessons into every school day. As a result, our students are well-prepared from kindergarten through eighth grade. A Stanford University study found National Heritage Academies partner-school students gained the equivalent of 3.5 months of additional learning each year compared to peers. Why Choose Four Points Preparatory Academy: Competitive pay and benefits at affordable rates. Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources. Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras. Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS). Utilizes the Dean support model. Alternative Certification Support. Tuition Reimbursement opportunities. Colleagues you enjoy working with!

Requirements

• Qualified candidates must hold valid licensure for the state they are working in.
• Master’s degree in social work
• Georgia certificate with the School Social Worker endorsement issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC)

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, as well as progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings.
• Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, as well as monitor the students’ responses to the interventions identified.
• Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate the results to all team members in parent-friendly language.
• Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.
• Establish relationships with both students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning.
• Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success.
• Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process and collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits at affordable rates.
• Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
• Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
• Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).
• Utilizes the Dean support model.
• Alternative Certification Support.
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level