School Social Worker

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.

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.

• 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

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

• 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

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…