Social Worker (SY25-26)

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking resumes for potential LICSW-certified Social Worker openings at DC charter schools for the 2025-26 school year. The Social Worker will be responsible for duties in the following areas:

• Providing one-on-one and small group counseling to students for the purposes of:
  • meeting IEP-mandates
  • meeting goals of students referred through the Student Support Team (SST) and Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
  • supporting students with short term crisis intervention
  • increasing social skills, anger management, self-esteem, and conflict resolution, and
  • ultimately, improving classroom performance
• Conducting needs assessments, social evaluations, and other related assessments
• Collecting data for the purpose of monitoring social/emotional progress and evaluating effectiveness of services
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records, and submitting such records in a timely manner as required by established deadlines.
• Participating in MDT, SST, IEP, manifestation determination, and other related meetings
• Meeting with teachers regularly to discuss counseling case reviews, behavior plan progress, social emotional curriculum planning as well as other concerns
• Working collaboratively within the classroom setting to implement student IEPs
• Working collaboratively with the SST to develop plans of assistance for students at risk of academic and/or behavioral difficulty.
• Conducting home visits that encourage home/school communication
• Serving as the home-school-community liaison responsible for effective resource utilization and positive relations with families
• Serving as an advocate for parents and families in need
• Providing workshops for teachers, parents, and families
• Collaborating with outside agencies to share information and ensure creation of seamless service delivery plans for students
• Supervising one Licensed Graduate Social Worker

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctorate in social work, counseling, psychology or related field required
• Licensed or certified as a LICSW in the District of Columbia
• Minimum of two years clinical experience required
• Experience working as a school counselor or social worker in school-based settings, preferably in an urban setting
• Energetic, flexible, creative, innovative individual who can develop strengths-based, student-centered support plans that boost learning for students
• Ability to collaborate with families, school staff, and the community
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, follow-through, and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team

SALARY AND BENEFITS

The specific salary scale and benefits will be shared when you are matched with a DC charter school. Teachers and staff will be compensated competitively for their time and have opportunities to earn additional income through leadership opportunities at the school level. In the 2024-25 school year, the pay scale for teachers ranged from approximately $61,000 -$99,000, based on level of education and years of experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Do you embody a love of learning? Do you believe in the importance of educating the whole child? Do you want to join a collaborative team driving continued student growth from good to great? Apply today!

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TenSquare and its clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. The Schools’ EEO policies prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. Under this policy, equal employment opportunity is required in recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as required by applicable law.