School Social Worker (2026-2027)

BRICK Networks•Newark, NJ

5d•$65,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Our Social Worker will observe students, design research-based interventions to meet their unique needs, and support the school in implementing those interventions to support student growth and development. In addition, our Social Worker will also collaborate with our ecosystem partners to ensure that each student and family receives access to the comprehensive wraparound services they need to thrive.

Requirements

An unwavering commitment to the academic success and personal development of our students
An eagerness to set ambitious, challenging, and tangible goals, and a relentless drive to achieve them
An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a capacity to remain calm and focused when faced with unexpected challenges
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people
Proficiency in working with computers, including commonly used software like Google Documents, Google Sheets, and Excel
A passion for the holistic development of children, including a desire to support both their intellectual and social emotional development
A desire to collaborate with families to ensure that each family has access to the wraparound services they need to thrive
A Master’s degree in Social Work
New Jersey state certification as a school Social worker
At least two prior years of successful work supporting and building relationships with students and their families
Strong knowledge of the social service agencies that serve the community of East Buffalo and the specific services they provide
Experience holding individual and group counseling sessions with elementary-aged children
At least three years of experience working with elementary aged students in an urban setting is required
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

Prior experience working with children strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Partnering with the school leadership team to implement the BRICK Network’s Ubuntu cultural program, includings its emphasis on positive identity development, social emotional learning and restorative practices
Adhering to the policies, standards, and school-wide responsibilities described in the school’s Employee Handbook or as may be instituted or in effect from time to time
Facilitating staff training sessions, including in the areas of child development, understanding student behavior, and developing social and emotional skills
Providing consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior to ensure that student actions reflect the school’s core values, high expectations, and code of conduct
Implementing assessments and tracking classroom data to measure the social and emotional growth of students over time
Conducting classroom observations of students; collecting and recording data; and communicating with school staff and families on scholar progress
Conducting functional behavior assessments and developing behavior intervention plans for scholars
Supporting staff in the implementation of behavior intervention plans and progress monitoring the effectiveness of those plans
Taking action to support student growth, including by designing interventions as needed to support individual students, particular classes, or grade levels
Providing individual and group counseling services for students as needed, including services that are required as part of student 504 plans or Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Providing crisis intervention services, such as suicide risk assessments as necessarySupporting the planning and execution of grade-level and school-wide activities and events
Helping complete necessary school wide duties for the successful and orderly functioning of the school (for example, the supervision of hallway transitions, morning arrival and afternoon departure and the chaperoning of field lessons) as well as other duties that the Principal or Director of Operations may request from time to time
Providing appropriate supervision of students during class, breaks, meals, specials, and transitions to maintain an optimal work environment and to ensure students’ safety and well-being
Attending and participating in events outside of normal school hours (for example, the Back to School Barbecue, family nights, student performances, field trips, report card nights, etc…)
Collaborating with teachers in planning grade level meetings, department meetings, staff meetings, and other professional development activities
Communicating effectively with students, families and colleagues
Connecting students and families to support services from outside agencies when appropriate and collaborating with those agencies to ensure that the care is high-quality.