School Social Worker

School Social Worker

Organizational Background

Bridge Prep is a unique, mission driven public charter elementary school on Staten Island. We are dedicated to providing a student-centered educational option for our students, many of whom have dyslexia or other language-based reading difficulties. At Bridge Prep, we ensure that our students gain the skills and confidence to meet their full academic potential. Our innovative and rigorous student-centered environment develops our students into confident, creative, life-long learners. Our academic offerings are rooted in our commitment to the Science of Reading and multisensory instruction approaches which provide all students with an experience focused on academic and personal growth through targeted support. All our staff members share the same belief that all students can learn, regardless of their differing learning styles or academic ability, if they are provided with the necessary and appropriate learning environment.

Position Description

Social emotional learning and regulation, in addition to student self-advocacy, is critical to achieving a culture of achievement and success for students at Bridge Prep. We are seeking a talented and open-minded School Social Worker to join our current Student Support Team and bring their skills, experience, and energy to our collaborative, student centered learning environment.

Essential Functions

• Provide effective and proactive individual and group interventions and IEP mandated counseling services to support students’ academic, personal, and interpersonal challenges
• Work collaboratively with the Assistant Principal of Student Support and the Principal to help develop solutions to student, group, and school-wide issues and trends
• Coordinate with Family Coordinator to link families to community resources as needed
• Provide crisis intervention, referrals, and case management services to students and families
• Assist Dean of Culture in conducting home and community visits to assess student and family needs
• Complete documentation, progress notes, and reports as required by state, local and federal mandates
• Serve as liaison on child welfare issues and share expertise with the greater school team
• Attend regular staff meetings and professional development workshops
• Provide workshops to staff and families on topics relating to child social emotional development
• Perform other duties as assigned

Reporting : This is a full time position reporting to the Assistant Principal of Student Support or their designee(s).

Qualifications :

• School Social Work Certification required
• LMSW or LCSW license preferred
• Extensive knowledge of child development and interventions
• Experience in therapeutic modalities related to children and families in traditionally underserved communities and students with disabilities, including assessment and treatment of trauma
• Experience working within an elementary school environment or with elementary-aged children 
• Experience working with students at various academic ability levels
• Documented track record of personal and professional success
• Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work with parents, students, staff, external stakeholders, and community groups

Qualities and Core Values

A successful candidate will:

• Maintain a demonstrated passion for Bridge Prep’s mission, vision and core values;
• Commit to developing a strong track record of building positive relationships across various stakeholder groups, demonstrating a value towards diversity and inclusivity;
• Maintain a steadfast belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels while also enjoying school;
• Exhibit cultural competencies to work in a diverse school community and a willingness to examine own biases across lines of sameness and difference;
• Maintain professionalism through excellent organizational skills, timeliness, regular communication, and meeting deadlines;
• Be self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow one's practice;
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit, embracing the opportunity for creativity and hard work; and
• Display a positive, solutions-oriented attitude and drive for excellence and show eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Salary: Compensation is commensurate with experience, ranging from $72,000-$90,000 annually.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Advantages of working at Bridge Prep include:

• A professional learning environment that is focused, innovative, and creative. We empower our instructional team with knowledge sharing practices, frequent training, and targeted Professional Learning opportunities to support their professional growth unlike any other school currently in NYS.
• Supports designed to provide teachers with an extensive and balanced approach to professional learning and strategies and skills rooted in the Science of Reading, structured to increase knowledge and skill.
• As a member of our team, your care and well-being are a top priority and our b enefits package is competitive, affordable, and offers flexibility to meet the needs of a diverse staff and includes medical, dental, vision, and an optional 403b retirement plan.
• We provide an opportunity to alter the educational trajectory of students. We believe each of our students has the potential to do great things and our school structure will help you to lead them across the bridge toward success.
• Our staff work and operate as a team. It is our commitment to support each staff member and provide individualized attention to students. Partnership and collaboration are not only encouraged, they are part of our core values.

B ridge Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer.