School Social Worker

Enterprise is a public charter school in Buffalo, New York educating children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded in 2003, the school is committed to “Engaging young minds through projects and partnerships.” We pursue our mission through the Charter’s key design elements, with our primary focus on highly engaging project‑based learning, comprehensive arts education, and individualized instruction for enrichment and acceleration. We celebrate diversity and inclusion and engage a variety of partners to support our students academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally. Enterprise Charter School is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill our School Social Worker position for grades K‑8 for the 2026/2027 school year. Candidates must be New York State certified in Social Work. Preference is given to candidates that hold a Licensed Clinical Social Work Certification (LCSW). Articulates and applies historical context of racism and understands the current reality of students and communities of color in order to support racial equity Accountable for students' success and believes Enterprise's students must receive the highest quality education possible in order to close the achievement gap Relentless commitment to mission of educating Enterprise's students Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion Serves as an advocate for racial equity with the school's colleagues, parents, students, community, and external stakeholders to promote equity in education and closure of the achievement gap Demonstrates a racial equity mindset through awareness of biases and leads with a racial equity lens Duties Duties include, but are not limited to, establishing an environment to enhance individual growth and promote a positive self‑image; processing and facilitating on‑going services for students with disabilities and their families; social skill development and educational opportunities. The social worker will work individually or in groups with students in need of mandated support services and counseling and offer strategies and support to parents. Enterprise Charter School offers a competitive salary, health benefits and is a member of the NYS Teacher Retirement System. Position starts at $55,000 with higher rates based on certifications and experience. Enterprise Charter School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. #J-18808-Ljbffr Enterprise-Charter-School-1