Social Worker

Job Description
Provide direct services to the school community including:Crisis intervention and behavior management to expedite students’ return to classrooms for learning and to build students’ ability to meet the school’s high expectations
Individual and group counseling (school-based and mandated)
Identify and train others to identify students and family members who may benefit from regular one-on-one counseling or group counseling
Develop and implement curriculum for social and emotional development/intervention with students.
Refer, monitor, and evaluate individuals and families to external resources and services
Administer records, documentation, and other compliance activities.
Serve as a Case Manager and member of Child Study Team
Strengthen and support parent and family involvement
Plan and develop school-based interventions with educators
Engage and partner with community agencies and resources
Help students and their families with learning, behavior, and/or attendance concerns while strengthening home, school, and community partnerships. 
Evaluate students in terms of personal and family history, socio-economic and cultural differences
Evaluate the configuration of factors within the home, community, and school as related to a student’s current social and academic adjustment
Implement and enhance the school’s systems and culture
Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively
Commit to professional growth
Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training
Share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activitiesHelp complete necessary school wide duties for the successful and orderly functioning of the school (e.g., hallway supervision, arrival/departure transitions, field trips, etc.) and other such duties as the Principal may request from time to time.
Attend and participate in events outside of normal school hours (e.g., family nights, student performances, field trips, report card nights, Teacher - Parent Conferences, June and August Family Saturday Orientations, etc.)
Collaborate with teachers in planning grade level meetings, department meetings, staff meetings, and other professional development activities
Adhere to the policies, standards, and school-wide responsibilities described in the School’s Faculty & Staff Handbook or as may be instituted or in effect from time to time
Consistently demonstrate belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core values and educational philosophy
Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of their students in and out of school