2025 - 2026 SY Licensed Social Worker

Licensed Social Worker Girls Global cannot sponsor work visas at this time.

Girls Global Academy is a community of dedicated innovators who believe girls matter.

Through our daily work, we are committed to actions that equip the next generation of leaders to navigate the world with confidence and compassion to succeed in any path they may choose.

Our approach to education will allow girls to develop strong voices that inspire change.

Because you matter - this is who we are looking for :

• You are highly qualified and mission oriented You are passionate about all girls’ high school education You are flexible and adaptable to change and excited about working in a start-up school environment You are a self-starter, problem solver and have a growth mindset You are committed to assisting the school becoming Tier 1 If you meet these ideals - we want to speak with you about joining our team!
• About Licensed Social Worker The School Social Worker is an integral member of the GGA student support team who will be responsible for designing, overseeing and implementing a comprehensive school counseling program.
• This  includes services for student’s social and emotional wellness, personal and social development, and helping to establish and maintain a positive school climate.
• The School Social Worker will work closely with all staff to ensure students receive the services they need to allow them to focus on learning.
• They will also work with students and families directly to ensure they receive the support and tools they need at home to be academically successful.  Qualifications A License in Professional Counseling (LPC) Preferred Minimum of two years of experience working as a counselor in a school with students in grades 9 - 12 Exchange and communicate information clearly and accurately  with parent, students and other health professionals Ability to make good judgments and quick decisions Maintain high degree of discretion and confidentiality, as necessary and appropriate Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred Ke y Responsibilities School Wide Preventative and Responsive Services  Designs, implements and assesses a school wide support system for social and emotional supports Assists teachers in understanding their students, including providing and interpreting student data and supports other school staff in implementing school wide advisory programs.
• Makes referrals to appropriate school resource personnel, social agencies, community agencies and alternative programs when needed.
• Uses responsive counseling strategies to establish relationships and collaborate with educators, students, families, and community partners which reflect recognition of and respect for each individual.  Assists families in obtaining services for their children through an appropriate referral and follow-up process.
• Serves as liaison between the social services agencies (i.e., D.C.
• Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) and personnel from the various school systems where wards of the District of Columbia are attending school.  Serves as the school-based homeless and foster care liaison.
• Works with school staff to support teacher wellness and referrals Direct Student Support Provides direct services for students per their IEP including providing short-term support to children who are experiencing social-emotional and / or behavioral problems.
• Provides individual therapy to children experiencing behavioral problems utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques (e.g. play therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy) Facilitates social skills groups and social emotional lessons to classrooms and small groups.
• Conducts Functional Behavior Assessments for general and special education students.
• Develop Behavior Intervention Plans based on Functional Behavior Assessments and train staff on their implementation.
• Monitors progress towards social-emotional goals via detailed data tracking.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with regard to all aspects of student information.

Collaborates with school teams in order to advocate for students needs and provide guidance for school staff.  Essential Functions :

Our school’s program has three primary focuses :

Our SY 25-26 Staff Members :

Our 2026 graduating class needs staff that believe in our students, maintain strong community norms for interpersonal interactions, and in our four pillars of sisterhood, scholarship, service, safety.  Our Commitments to Staff :