School Social Worker (25-26 SY)

Freire Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Freire Schools seeks a dedicated School Social Worker to join its vibrant team in Philadelphia. The role involves providing critical support to students, supervising interns, and collaborating with families and educators to foster an inclusive school culture. Freire Schools is committed to professional development and offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a warm, supportive community focused on equity and student success.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits

403(b) retirement plan with 5% employer contribution

Qualifications

• Valid PA Social Work license (LSW or LCSW) or school social work certification.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in an educational setting.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students with social-emotional needs.
• Support crisis response and intervention efforts.
• Collaborate with families and staff to develop student support plans.

Skills

Culturally responsive practices

Equity

Critical thinking

Building relationships

Education

Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

We’re hiring for a wide range of teaching and school leadership jobs in Philadelphia and Delaware. Join our vibrant team at Freire Schools, an award-winning charter school network established in 1999 that operates four middle and high schools in Philadelphia and Delaware. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Freire Schools by visiting our careers page .

2024-25 Compensation Update: Our teachers are the best in the biz, and Freire Schools is excited to be leading the way in compensating teachers for the tremendous impact they make on our kids. Effective for the 2024-2025 school year, salaries for certified teachers entering their first year of teaching start at $60,000 in our Philadelphia campuses, and $55,000 at Freire Wilmington. In addition to some of the highest starting salaries in the Philadelphia region, Freire Schools offers a top-tier benefits package, a strong commitment to developing all staff as professionals, and the opportunity to work with the best students in the region.

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Freire Charter Middle School - Philadelphia, PA

About Freire Schools

Established in 1999, Freire Schools (www.freireschools.org ) is a network of four charter schools across Philadelphia and Delaware whose mission is to prepare students from historically underserved communities for success in college and beyond. We’re distinguished by our belief in every student who walks through our doors, our strong code of conduct and commitment to peace that ensures a safe environment for all, our sense of family throughout our community, and our joyous and engaged classrooms that focus on academic achievement. As evidence of our impact, in 2023 Stanford’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes ranked Freire Schools in the top 15 in the country for academic gains out of 368 charter networks nationwide.

About the team

For this School Social Worker position, you’ll be working for our middle school in center city Philadelphia called Freire Charter Middle School (5th-8th Grade): Freire Schools’ youngest Dragons are preparing for college and changing what it means to be in middle school. We’re constantly applying a persistent growth mindset to challenge the limits of what’s possible in middle school and prepare students to succeed in a college prep high school. Freire Schools is committed to peace at all levels of its community, and aims to create a safe and welcoming environment for our middle school students.

What you’ll do

As a School Social Worker, you’ll be a critical member of our student support team, working closely with students, families, teachers, and administrators to remove barriers to learning and promote student success. You will provide direct support to students through individual and group counseling, connect families to essential community resources, and help create a positive, inclusive school culture.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling to students with social-emotional or behavioral needs

• Supervise a small group of social work interns

Support crisis response and intervention efforts

Collaborate with families, teachers, counselors, and administrators to develop and implement student support plans

Serve as a liaison between the school and community agencies to connect families with external resources

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to IEP development, as appropriate

Promote a school climate of equity, peace, and restorative practices

Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all school, district, and state requirements

Who you are

You possess an unwavering belief that our students are capable of success, and you both exude and cultivate our values of equity, love, critical thinking, and diversity.
We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply.

Degree in Social Work or related field

Valid PA Social Work license (LSW or LCSW) or school social work certification

Experience working with children or adolescents in an educational or clinical setting

Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students and families

Commitment to culturally responsive practices and equity

Pay and benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on your experience and qualifications. Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and more. Pennsylvania employees are enrolled in Freire’s 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 5% contribution from Freire.

Freire Schools is committed to maintaining a workplace environment that is free from all forms of discriminationand discriminatory harassment, in service of the policy goal to provide all persons equal access to all categories of employment regardless of a person’s actual or perceived race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, ethnic background, marital status, pregnancyor related conditions, disability, veteran/military status, or any other category protected by state or federal law.

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