Social Worker/School Counselor - Leave Replacement

Explore Schools•Brooklyn, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools providing 1,700 students in Brooklyn with an outstanding education. This is a leave replacement role at Excel Upper, located at 956 E 82nd St, Brooklyn, starting on December 1st and going through June 1st. The organization is committed to disrupting systems that perpetuate white supremacy and seeks to build a diverse and talented team that reflects the backgrounds and experiences of its students. Explore Schools believes that all children can learn in a rich environment with high expectations, rigorous academics, and caring adults, and that equity and excellence are not mutually exclusive. They aim to close the opportunity gap in the Brooklyn community.

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 salary and generous benefits package
Salary scale established using an equity lens based on relevant years of experience, education, and NYS certification
Increases offered each year based on tenure
Additional compensation opportunities including stipends for additional time worked and leadership opportunities
Additional pay for specialized certifications
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
Flexible and reflective leadership: dedicated to staff development, team cohesion, and shared responsibility for decision-making, development, and team-wide priorities
Driven and passionate colleagues who contribute to a professional and collaborative work environment
Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning
Professional development: weekly PD, year-round retreats and trainings, and ongoing coaching by professionals
Continued education support: staff are eligible to receive scholarship funds towards qualifying certification costs or higher education tuition
A flexible work environment with the ability to choose your work location during non-student hours 1-3 days a week when possible, all within a structured 45-hour work week.