School Social Worker

Hours:

7:30am – 3:10pm, Monday through Friday

JOB SUMMARY

The Social Worker plays a critical role in enforcing a school culture that embraces positive behavior and promotes a school environment built on positive mental and emotional well-being. The Social Worker will create, implement, and manage the social & emotional learning module and inspire scholars, families, and staff to recognize positive behavior at all levels of the organization. This includes monitoring, tracking, and reporting student behavior and attitudes in the classroom, hallway, cafeteria, bus, and playground.

JOB FUNCTION

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

Behavioral Management

• Inspires a school community built on positive behavior and recognition
• Develops positive and professional relationships with scholars and families with the intent to educate families on the values of PSA
• Attends all PBIS training and incorporates PBIS strategies into all levels of the organization
• Establishes and cultivate relationships with staff to empower a positive school culture

Social & Emotional Learning

• Fosters a positive culture of learning that infuses social and emotional learning into the classroom
• Cultivates positive and professional relationships with scholars and families particularly around issues of mental and emotional well-being
• Collaborates with the school Impact Coaches to identify resources for families
• Tracks, case notes, monitors, and reports on all counseling issues
• Makes recommendations to the Crisis Management Team as appropriate

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Have at least 3 years of experience in an urban setting
• Proficient technology skills in MS Office and other software/programs
• Ability to accomplish tasks under pressure
• Prioritizes and follows through on tasks and assignments
• Ability to connect and build positive relationships with students, teachers and families
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to manage time and projects efficiently
• Communicates recommendations and suggestions clearly to all persons
• Have knowledge of Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS) is a plus
• Have knowledge of best practices and behavior management
• Serve as a role model for promoting effective instruction and professionalism
• Demonstrate respect for children, colleagues, parents and school leadership