Uncommon Schools
Education
SocialWorker
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“Social Worker at Uncommon Schools. Skills: Crisis intervention, Individual and group counseling, Case Management, parent and family involvement, school-based interventions. Provide direct services to the school community including crisis intervention, behavior management, individual and group counseling, curriculum development for social and emotional development, and referral to external resources. Serve as a Case Manager and member of the Child Study Team, strengthen parent and family involvem”
What You'll Achieve.
Closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Students consistently exceed national benchmarks.
Industry & Context.
behavior management; social and emotional development; intervention
Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core values and educational philosophy is non-negotiable. Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree in Social Work. Valid School Social Worker Certification from NJDOE. Must hold LSW or LCSW. Drive to improve the minds and lives of students. Proven track-record of high achievement. Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.
Nice to Have
Experience working with and in urban schools.
What You'll Do.
Provide direct services to the school community including crisis intervention, behavior management, individual and group counseling, curriculum development for social and emotional development, and referral to external resources.
Serve as a Case Manager and member of the Child Study Team, strengthen parent and family involvement, plan school-based interventions, and partner with community agencies.
Help students and families with learning, behavior, and attendance concerns, evaluate students and their environments, and implement school systems and culture.
Communicate effectively, respond to family concerns, commit to professional growth, and participate in staff orientation and training.
Share responsibility for school-wide activities and duties, and attend events outside of normal school hours.
Collaborate with teachers and adhere to school policies.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with teachers in planning grade level meetings, department meetings, staff meetings, and other professional development activities.
Communication Scope
Communicate effectively
Full Job Description
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks , reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference! * Provide direct services to the school community including: * Crisis intervention and behavior management to expedite students’ return to classrooms for learning and to build students’ ability to meet the school’s high expectations * Individual and group counseling (school-based and mandated) * Identify and train others to identify students and family members who may benefit from regular one-on-one counseling or group counseling * Develop and implement curriculum for social and emotional development/intervention with students. * Refer, monitor, and evaluate individuals and families to external resources and services * Administer records, documentation, and other compliance activities Responsibilities * Serve as a Case Manager and member of Child Study Team * Strengthen and support parent and family involvement * Plan and develop school-based interventions with educators * Engage and partner with community agencies and resources * Help students and their families with learning, behavior, and/or attendance concerns while strengthening home, school, and community partnerships. * Evaluate students in terms of personal and family history, socio-economic and cultural differences * Evaluate the configuration of factors within the home, community, and school as related to a student’s current social and academic adjustment *
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