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School Social Worker (Available 2024-2025)
Public Preparatory NetworkBronx, NY, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Aug 2024
💰 $89,898/yr($67,000/yr – $89,898/yr)
About the role
An Invitation to Apply for the Position ofSchool Social Worker (Available 2024-2025)
Girls Prep Bronx II School (Grades K-8)263 E. 203rd Street Bronx, NY
What Sets Public Prep Apart?
Public Prep is a network of single-gender K-8 schools and co-ed PreK rooted in the belief that all scholars can and will achieve exemplary academic results. In addition to rigorous, joyful and engaging academics, Public Prep emphasizes social-emotional learning as critical to supporting the whole child. Strong learning partnerships between families and staff are key to living out our core value of community and building the collaborative structures needed to ensure that our scholars are loved and supported both at school and at home. Each school has a deeply committed leadership team and staff that strives to work collaboratively to build a warm, joyful, and rigorous culture.
Public Prep is committed to investing in our adult learning culture. As a team member at Public Prep, you can anticipate a learning environment where the best interest of scholars, their growth, and success is at the center of everything we do. As such, we tailor adult development opportunities to ensure that high expectations, the embodiment of a growth mindset, displays of humility, and data-informed decision-making is evident in our work. Our professional development takes place within coaching cycles, ongoing observation and feedback, and targeted professional development opportunities within the network and from outside providers.
Public Prep offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The salary range for this position is $67,000-$89,898. We know that the quality of our benefits is important for our adults and their families, so we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes Oxford Medical, United Dental/Vision, life insurance, wellness benefits, a flexible spending account, paid time off/leave benefits, commuter benefits, referral bonuses, professional development, student loan repayment assistance, homeownership programs, and a 403(b) package with a 5% employer match. Our employees also qualify for both NYS Teacher Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Public Preparatory Network is an Equal Opportunity employer. Public Preparatory Network is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
Primary Function and Position Overview:
We are committed to providing a safe and responsive school community where students feel secure to develop the skills and confidence to compete at the highest academic levels and display the character traits needed to enter and complete college. We partner with families to reinforce academic, behavioral, and socio-emotional expectations and systems. Our goal is to empower our students to make informed decisions, reinforce their ability to develop the skills needed to be successful, and celebrate the success in their lives as a result. We see social-emotional learning as critical to supporting the whole child. Relationship-building is the lever that moves adults to move students and that moves families to invest time and energy in schools. The School Social Worker is a key member of the Student and Family Affairs team who actively coaches students and staff members and supports families on how to build and maintain a positive school culture in support of rigorous academic and artistic inquiry. ��The School Social Worker reports to the Director of Student and Family Affairs and is an integral member of the Student and Family Affairs team. The School Social Worker supports the development of students by providing psychotherapy, counseling, and support for families and instructional staff.
Duties & Responsibilities
Girls Prep Bronx II School (Grades K-8)263 E. 203rd Street Bronx, NY
What Sets Public Prep Apart?
Public Prep is a network of single-gender K-8 schools and co-ed PreK rooted in the belief that all scholars can and will achieve exemplary academic results. In addition to rigorous, joyful and engaging academics, Public Prep emphasizes social-emotional learning as critical to supporting the whole child. Strong learning partnerships between families and staff are key to living out our core value of community and building the collaborative structures needed to ensure that our scholars are loved and supported both at school and at home. Each school has a deeply committed leadership team and staff that strives to work collaboratively to build a warm, joyful, and rigorous culture.
Public Prep is committed to investing in our adult learning culture. As a team member at Public Prep, you can anticipate a learning environment where the best interest of scholars, their growth, and success is at the center of everything we do. As such, we tailor adult development opportunities to ensure that high expectations, the embodiment of a growth mindset, displays of humility, and data-informed decision-making is evident in our work. Our professional development takes place within coaching cycles, ongoing observation and feedback, and targeted professional development opportunities within the network and from outside providers.
Public Prep offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The salary range for this position is $67,000-$89,898. We know that the quality of our benefits is important for our adults and their families, so we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes Oxford Medical, United Dental/Vision, life insurance, wellness benefits, a flexible spending account, paid time off/leave benefits, commuter benefits, referral bonuses, professional development, student loan repayment assistance, homeownership programs, and a 403(b) package with a 5% employer match. Our employees also qualify for both NYS Teacher Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Public Preparatory Network is an Equal Opportunity employer. Public Preparatory Network is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.
Primary Function and Position Overview:
We are committed to providing a safe and responsive school community where students feel secure to develop the skills and confidence to compete at the highest academic levels and display the character traits needed to enter and complete college. We partner with families to reinforce academic, behavioral, and socio-emotional expectations and systems. Our goal is to empower our students to make informed decisions, reinforce their ability to develop the skills needed to be successful, and celebrate the success in their lives as a result. We see social-emotional learning as critical to supporting the whole child. Relationship-building is the lever that moves adults to move students and that moves families to invest time and energy in schools. The School Social Worker is a key member of the Student and Family Affairs team who actively coaches students and staff members and supports families on how to build and maintain a positive school culture in support of rigorous academic and artistic inquiry. ��The School Social Worker reports to the Director of Student and Family Affairs and is an integral member of the Student and Family Affairs team. The School Social Worker supports the development of students by providing psychotherapy, counseling, and support for families and instructional staff.
Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- A Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Masters in Social Work (LMSW), or with accompanying NYS certification in School Counseling and licensing for the practice of independent psychotherapy
- At least 3-5 years of demonstrated success working with children and families
- School-based counseling experience in a high-performing, urban school setting
- Exceptional organization and planning skills
- Superior communication skills
- An ability to work collaboratively
- A commitment to single-sex education
- Proficiency in general computer skills (experience with student information systems; PowerSchool or Kickboard)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus
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