School Social Worker

School Social Worker

Rochester Academy Charter School Middle School - Rochester, New York

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Job : 5484492

Final date to receive applications: Feb 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jan 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Rochester Academy Charter School is currently seeking a School Social Worker for the  school year. Several qualifications will be considered:
New York State certification in School Social Work (preferred with additional salary); LMSW, LCSW, or similar qualifications and/or out-of-State certification will be considered. Experience is preferred but not required.

Job responsibilities categories include (but are not limited to):

• Leading and supervising 1:1 and group counseling for students with IEPs and 504s
• Leading and supervising 1:1 and group counseling to support students who express mental or behavioral health needs
• Offering drop-in counseling and on-the-spot mediation services
• Connecting students and families with community resources
• Supporting families struggling with housing insecurity
• Hosting and planning for staff professional learning around topics specific to Social Emotional Learning
• Small student population of around 200 students

Rochester Academy Charter School (RACS) is a public charter school, primarily serving students from the City of Rochester. Over 90% of our students identify as an individual of color. We are a college preparatory school and use data to determine how best to foster student growth. RACS seeks to prepare all graduates for active citizenship.

Ideal candidates share in the beliefs that all students have the right to a high quality education, and that restorative practices apply to all members of the school community. We are seeking staff members who are self-directed, committed and independent. RACS staff members are team players who work collaboratively, including across buildings. This is a job that requires a high degree of autonomy and self-directed work.

RACS offers full benefits to employees including New York State Teachers' Retirement, health, vision and dental benefits. Enhanced benefits include life insurance and short term disability coverage at no cost to the employee. Base salary is dependent upon certification.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, once submitted, applicants may be called for an immediate interview and the posting will be closed once a candidate is hired.

We are unable to accept international applicants at this time.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $41,500 to $46,500 Per Year

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Social Worker

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Robyn Roberts-Grant , Principal
• Middle School
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