Social Worker - anticipated opening

Social Worker - anticipated opening

South Buffalo Charter School

145 S. Ogden Street

Buffalo , NY 14210

Certified - Teaching - Social Worker {SW}

Job Number 3300055443

Start Date

Open Date 04/27/2026

Closing Date 06/30/2026

Social Worker

Certified - Teaching - Social Worker {SW}

RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS

• Provide targeted mental health support through individual and group counseling to address developmental stressors, improve classroom engagement, and enhance students' social-emotional competencies

• Proactively build and maintain trust-based relationships with students, families, and staff to create a sense of belonging and safety within the school community

• Act as school liaison to the Department of Social Services (CPS) worker

• Collaborate with instructional staff to provide inclusive classroom-based support, utilizing positive behavioral strategies and restorative circles to enhance student engagement and academic persistence

• Be responsible for assessment and intervention with students and families

• Be a part of the Crisis Intervention Team

• Attend CSE meetings for students

• Apply comprehensive knowledge of child and adolescent development to design and implement trauma-informed interventions that align with students' developmental stages and support their success in the classroom environment

• Serve as the Restorative Practice Liaison to assist with the Restorative Practice implementation plan at the building

• Facilitate restorative circles and conferences to resolve conflicts and repair harm

• Actively participate as a core member of the District Restorative Practice Committee to align building-level actions with district-wide strategic goals

• Serve as the primary liaison between the district and external providers, managing a network of community partnerships to provide students and families with targeted advocacy and streamlined access to essential social services

• Coordinate various programs and services at the district and community levels, including the district's adherence to the Dignity for All Students Act regulations

• Provide support and share expertise with the school community

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal or district administration

Requirements:

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW-MSW plus NYSED licensure required)

Preferred:

• NYS School Social Work Certification

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Salary: From 43430.00

Salary: To 81367.00

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Probationary

Position Status Full time

Start Date 08/24/2026

Contact Person's Name D. Thomas or J. Williams

Contact Person's Title Principal or HR Manager

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