School Social Worker - (Bridgeport) in New Haven, Connecticut For Sale
School Social Worker Student Support Services Bridgeport, Connecticut Apply Description School Social Worker Great Oaks Charter School Bridgeport About Great Oaks Charter Schools The mission of Great Oaks Charter Schools is to prepare students to succeed in college. What sets Great Oaks Charter Schools apart from other charters is the use of a high-dosage tutoring model implemented by the Great Oaks Tutors Corps, a group of recent college graduates dedicating a year of service, who provide daily tutoring to every student. At Great Oaks, we are committed to providing a rigorous academic program, fostering a positive school culture and building authentic relationships with families. We are seeking hard-working, tenacious people who share the belief that all students deserve a high-quality education. About Great Oaks Charter School Bridgeport The Great Oaks (GO) Charter School - Bridgeport opened in the fall of xxxx and has a focus on serving students who are English Language Learners. In the upcoming xxxx-xxxx school year Great Oaks Bridgeport will serve 325 students in 6 th , 7 th and 8 th grades. GO-BPT will grow to serve children in all grades from 6 th -12 th by adding on one grade level each year. Position Summary The School Social Worker is an integral part of the Student Support Service Team who ensures that every student receives the support they need to overcome hurdles that may negatively impact their academic success and their socio-emotional well-being. The School Social Worker provides counseling to students and families, manages crises and facilitates access to outside resources as needed. The School Social Worker works with our entire community including students, families, the Student Support Services Team and administrators to ensure that every student has the support and tools necessary to be successful. Key responsibilities include: Provide individual and small group counseling to address personal, interpersonal, emotional and academic challenges Provide crisis counseling to students and families as needed Coordinate the services of external recourses and students and their families, to provide additional support as needed Accurately complete all paperwork related to provided services in a timely matter as mandated by Connecticut and school policies Leading tutorial groups, co-teaching sessions, intervention programs, and professional development sessions in order to equip teachers and tutors with strategies to successfully work with students who need additional support Working closely with special education teachers, general education teachers and tutors to ensure they understand the needs of their students and how to implement appropriate accommodations Assessing and reviewing the needs of incoming and existing students and monitoring student performance data Supervising social work interns and providing support as necessary Competencies and Qualifications The successful candidate will have proven success in supporting students in a school setting that led to the improvement of student achievement in an urban school. S/he will possess exceptional relationship building skills and the ability to partner effectively with colleagues, parents, families, and community members. The successful candidate will also have: Master's in Social Work, with LMSW license (LCSW preferred) At least 2 years of experience working with middle or high school students in an urban school setting Experience in crisis management in a school setting and an excellent ability to work compassionately with children and families going through trauma Excellent knowledge of child development and child behavior along with superb clinical skills A commitment to meeting the needs of every child in our diverse student population. Outstanding oral and written communication skills. A strong belief that all students can succeed. Grit; ability to persevere and succeed at challenging tasks. Exceptional ability to respond well to feedback and implement it immediately. Compensation Great Oaks provides a competitive compensation and benefits package; exact compensation will vary based on experience and education
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