Social Worker/School Counselor - Leave Replacement

Explore Schools•New York, NY

1d•$65,520 - $98,100•Onsite

About The Position

Explore Schools is a network of public charter schools in Brooklyn dedicated to providing students with a standards-aligned and culturally responsive education. The organization aims to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills while actively working to dismantle systems of white supremacy and create an inclusive environment. This is a leave replacement role for a Social Worker/School Counselor at Excel Upper, located at 956 E 82nd St, Brooklyn, starting December 1st and ending June 1st. The role requires in-person work and is exempt from overtime.

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