School Social Worker Leave Coverage (SY26-27)

UP Education Network•Boston, MA

2d•$393•Onsite

About The Position

UP Education Network is a non-profit school success organization that addresses inequities in public school systems. UP provides differentiated support to historically under resourced schools through a partnership with districts and the state. Since opening its doors in 2010, UP Education Network has focused on taking the lowest-performing schools in Massachusetts and transforming those schools into exceptional learning environments. We manage two campuses in Dorchester, serving over 1,300 students in Boston Public Schools (BPS) from grades pre-K through 8th. Our schools operate with charter-like autonomy while our network provides comprehensive support and management that builds capacity for schools to focus deeply on students.

Requirements

A strong belief in UP Education Network’s core values: Students, Community, Humility, Resilience, and Humor
Bachelor’s degree is required
A valid Massachusetts Teaching License as a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor
Valid Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW) or School Adjustment Counselor Licensure (LMHC)
Current authorization to work in the United States – A candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Special Education policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Plan, organize and deliver a comprehensive school counseling program based upon the developmental and individual needs of students and in collaboration with building level administrators
Deliver counseling services through classroom instruction, interdisciplinary curriculum, group activities, individual or small group appraisal and advisement, consultation, individual and small group counseling, crisis counseling/response and peer facilitation
Collaborate with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other educational specialists to develop academic, career and personal/social skills for all students
Advocate for the elimination of barriers to access and assure a rigorous education for all students
Provide leadership, intervention and support when crisis counseling is appropriate
Utilize data to perform yearly program audit to evaluate the schools counseling program’s effectiveness
Participate in grade-level activities, and school-wide functions
Provide consistent and high academic and behavioral expectations
Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
Participate in an intensive staff orientation and training for up to four weeks prior to the school year and weekly professional development sessions