School Social Worker 23-24 School Yr

Opening for 2023-24 School Year

Global Village Academy is an innovative charter school. Students learn core content through both English and language immersion in their choice of French, Spanish, Mandarin, or Russian (depending on the school). GVA is truly a "global village." Our immersion teachers come from all over the world, each bringing their unique culture and language into the classroom. United by a common core, students are challenged to become world class thinkers, capable of engaging ideas using multiple languages and cross-cultural perspectives, through internationally bench-marked curriculum spanning each language village.

Summary

The principle tasks of the School Social Worker are to help students and families make the best use of available opportunities and resources and to fully develop each student's individual potential. The School Social Worker contributes to the educational process with a deep understanding of the psychosocial development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences as they interact with the educational process.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in the evaluation of special education placements
• Coordinate drop-out prevention programs
• Facilitate group counseling
• Coordination of services with other disciplines within the school
• Report suspected child abuse/neglect
• Provide appropriate services for homeless students
• Provide crisis intervention services
• Provide culturally competent services
• Participate in transition planning for students
• Provide short/long-term case management services to individual students
• Complete social developmental case studies
• Provide individual counseling
• Referrals to community agencies
• Coordinate pregnancy prevention programs
• Perform functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), and MTSS/RtI Plans
• Coordination of services with community agencies
• Conduct assessment of student needs
• Participate in the development of behavioral modification plans

Education

• Coursework in the area of school and special education
• Master's Degree in Social Work or related field from accredited university.
• CDE license: Initial or Professional Special Services License with endorsement in School Social Work

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in elementary or middle school education and experience working with at-risk students and second language learners, with both classroom instruction and administrative experience

Qualities

• Resourcefulness. Special education teachers must develop different ways to present information in a manner that meets the needs of their students. They also help general education teachers adapt their lessons to the needs of students with disabilities.
• Patience. Working with students with special needs and different abilities can be difficult. Special education teachers should be patient with each student, as some may need the instruction given aloud, at a slower pace, or in writing.
• Interpersonal skills. Special education teachers regularly work with general education teachers, school counselors, administrators, and parents to develop Individualized Education Programs. As a result, they need to be able to build positive working relationships.
• Communication skills. Special education teachers discuss student's needs and performances with general education teachers, parents, and administrators. They also explain difficult concepts in terms that students with learning disabilities can understand.
• Critical-thinking skills. Special education teachers assess students' progress and use that information to adapt lessons to help them learn.

"This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job".

Global Village Academy shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic prohibited by law. GVA is committed to cultural diversity among school personnel as a means of enriching the educational experience. GVA shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.