Elementary School Social Worker

Uncommon Schools • New York, NY

9d • $78,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Uncommon Schools is seeking an Elementary School Social Worker to provide direct services to the elementary school community. This role involves crisis intervention, behavior management, individual and group counseling, and developing curriculum for social and emotional development. The social worker will also identify students and families who may benefit from counseling, refer individuals to external resources, and manage records and compliance activities. Additionally, the position serves as a Case Manager and member of the Child Study Team, focusing on strengthening parent and family involvement, planning school-based interventions with educators, and partnering with community agencies. The goal is to help students and families with learning, behavior, and attendance concerns while fostering strong home, school, and community partnerships. The role requires evaluating students and their environmental factors, implementing school systems and culture, communicating effectively, and responding promptly to family concerns. A commitment to professional growth, participation in staff orientation and training, and sharing responsibility for school-wide activities are also key components of this position. This includes assisting with school duties and attending events outside of normal school hours, as well as collaborating with teachers on professional development activities and adhering to school policies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work + Licensure-LMSW (Required)
• Licensure-LCSW (Required)
• Valid School Social Worker Certification from NYDOE (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
• Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with and in urban schools is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to the elementary school community including crisis intervention and behavior management.
• Conduct 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.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and ~10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
• Financial Planning
• 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

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