Job Description

EDUCATION/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• MSW degree through an accredited institution.
• Must be licensed through NCDPI as a school social worker. 
• Must be licensed with the state of NC as an LCSW or a LCSW-A. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

RELATED SERVICES:

• Participating in special education assessment meetings as well as individual Educational Planning Meetings as needed, and 504 meetings.
• Working with those problems in a child's living situation that affect the child’s adjustment in school. (home, school, and community).
• Short-term counseling services and group counseling.
• Mobilizing family, school, and community resources to enable the child to learn as effectively as possible in his or her educational program.
• Assisting in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies. Manages the behavior MTSS program. 
• Attend MTSS meetings and serve as a consultant for children that are receiving pull out small group interventions.

SERVICES TO STUDENTS:

• Providing crisis intervention.
• Developing intervention strategies to increase academic success.
• Assisting children with deficits in executive functioning skills.
• Assist students who may be struggling with family change and other interpersonal issues.
• Being a student advocate.
• Classroom presentations on issues related to race, social interaction, growth mindset, and other SEL topics.

SERVICES TO PARENTS/FAMILIES:

• Working with parents to facilitate their support in their children's school adjustment.
• Alleviating family stress to enable the child to function more effectively in school & community.
• Assisting parents to access programs available to students with special needs.
• Assisting parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources.
• Assisting parents in accessing mental health resources for their child.
• Help address and alleviate obstacles for regular school attendance.

SERVICES TO SCHOOL PERSONNEL:

• Providing staff with essential information to better understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) affecting a student’s performance and behavior.
• Presenting staff in-service training programs (ie. classroom management, SEL and behavior management).
• Managing the campus-wide SEL program.
• Serve as the liaison for reports to DSS for child abuse/neglect.
• Assisting teachers with behavior management.
• Providing direct support to staff.

SCHOOL-COMMUNITY LIAISON:

• Obtaining and coordinating community resources to meet students' needs.
• Advocating for new and improved community/school service to meet the needs of students and families.
• Helping the system respond effectively to each child's needs.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: 

• Social Work Systems Theory and Strengths Perspective.
• Application of social work ethics in an educational environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Individual and group counseling skills.
• Knowledge of child development through age 10.

Corvian Community School is a K-12 college prep charter school committed to developing the whole child. Educators at Corvian are treated as professionals and empowered with autonomy in the classroom. Corvian administrators are committed to supporting teachers in practical ways, encouraging a work-life balance, and giving teachers the tools they need to succeed in the classroom.

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