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Introduction to Intrinsic Schools

Intrinsic Schools is a public charter network whose mission is to create a revolutionary new school model that prepares all students for postsecondary success and world-changing endeavors. We offer a chance to make a unique impact in urban education by creating an academic model that leverages great teaching and the precision of technology to personalize education for each student. At our Belmont campus, we serve students in grades 7-12. At our downtown campus, we serve students in grades 9-12. Our student demographics are 90% people of color, 86% free and reduced lunch and 19% students with disabilities.

Why Intrinsic

We offer a chance to make a unique impact in urban education by creating an academic model that leverages great teaching and the precision of technology to personalize education for each student. Our goal is to prepare all students for post-secondary success as demonstrated by high quality student work, growth on assessments and “non­cognitive” factors such as empathy, student independence, perseverance, and intellectual curiosity.

Culture at Intrinsic

We believe that a strong student culture focused on learning and mutual respect between students and adults is foundational to a strong school. Teachers at Intrinsic consistently implement a school-wide behavior system designed to create such a culture.

The Role of the Social Worker

The Social Worker plays a critical role in ensuring the social and emotional health of students, helping students reach Intrinsic’s academic graduate aims of Think, Solve, Communicate, and Reflect. This individual also plays a critical role in ensuring a positive and healthy school culture that supports Intrinsic’s agency graduate aims of Empathy, Perseverance, Independence, and Curiosity.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide information and referral to community agencies and resources
• Assist in development of behavior intervention strategies
• The Social Worker will respond to the social and emotional needs of students and their families as well as take proactive measures to identify potential issues. Primary responsibilities include:
• Provide staff consultation on behavioral/emotional/environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process.
• Provide crisis intervention services
• Provide casework management for individual students and, as appropriate, family members.
• Provide support to families to promote collaboration in educational planning for students' academic, behavioral, and social emotional needs
• Work to identify and manage social and emotional issues with students
• Plan and execute group sessions and student presentations
• Respond to referrals from other mental health professionals or recommendations from Intrinsic staff
• Investigate potential safety issues with students and determine required services.
• Monitor student attendance and develop individual plans
• Provide counsel for parents of students receiving services
• Provide social work services as deemed by Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Complete risk assessment on referred students
• Provide staff training on mental health services and classroom strategies to support emotional needs of students
• Collaborate with special education team, school social worker, and school counselor

Requirements:

• Required Social Worker license to practice in Illinois in the K-12 setting
• Required PEL: SSW
• Prior experience working with 7th – 12th grade students.
• Graduate degree in social work

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Intrinsic Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Intrinsic Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Intrinsic Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

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