Elementary Social Worker/School Counselor (26-27)
About The Position
Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools in Brooklyn committed to providing students with a standards-aligned and culturally responsive education. The organization aims to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and is dedicated to disrupting systems that perpetuate white supremacy. They seek to build a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the student population. Explore Schools believes that all children can learn in a supportive environment with high expectations and rigorous academics, and that equity and excellence can coexist to meet the needs of all students while driving academic results. They are committed to closing the opportunity gap in Brooklyn.
Requirements
- New York State School Social Worker Certification, Clinical Social Worker license, Initial or Professional School Counselor Certificate, or Psychologist license (required)
- A Bachelor’s degree (required)
- 1-2 years of experience working in urban schools (required)
- Understanding of IEP mandates as it relates to school counseling (required)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Special Education Student Information System (SESIS) (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Ensuring the safety of students at all times
- Providing individual and group counseling to at-risk and IEP students
- Participating in the IEP process for students including referrals, IEP development, and progress monitoring
- Creating, maintaining and overseeing behavior modification plans
- Providing case management services, such as managing contact and coordination with ACS as needed, conducting home visits, and providing referrals to community resources
- Providing trainings and workshops to teachers, school staff, and families
- Partnering with families to address issues such as chronic absenteeism, temporary housing, and crisis management
- Implementing anti-bullying, tolerance, health, and sex-ed programs
- Participating in the MTSS process
- Working with the school leadership team to ensure that students receive high-quality social-emotional learning throughout the school day
- Partnering with the School Culture Team to ensure social-emotional needs are met
- Administering and sharing results from informal assessments
- Keeping accurate & organized records of student information
- Actively engaging in identity work and necessary conversations in order to dismantle white supremacy culture
Benefits
- Competitive and comprehensive benefits plan, covering up to 95% of the cost for employees and their families
- Dental and vision plans
- Employer paid disability and life insurance
- Parental leave benefits
- Flexible spending account options
- Generous vacation time and paid holidays
- Professional development
- Continuing education scholarships
- Referral bonuses
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Childcare assistance
- A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
