School Social Worker at Apex Academy

National Heritage Academies; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

National Heritage Academies seeks a School Social Worker at Apex Academy in Cleveland, OH. The role involves providing counseling to students and support pertaining to educational and behavioral interventions. Candidates must hold a master's degree and a valid social work license. Starting pay is competitive with a supportive environment and commitment to educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Hold a master's degree in social work.
• Hold a valid social work license in Ohio.
• Preferred knowledge of special education processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to special education students.
• Monitor IEP goals and participate in IEP meetings.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments.

Skills

Counseling

Behavior Intervention Planning

Psychosocial Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

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School Information:

Located in Cleveland, OH, Apex Academy opened in 2004 and serves 475+ K-8 students every year. At Apex, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Apex Academy click here .

Job Description

School Information:

Located in Cleveland, OH, Apex Academy opened in 2004 and serves 475+ K-8 students every year. At Apex, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Apex Academy click here .

Why Choose Apex Academy:

Starting pay above market scales.

Experienced leadership team.

Outperforming local districts on state tests.

High level of support for all staff.

Safe learning environment with external and internal cameras.

High parent involvement.

Behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).

Dean support model.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, as well as progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings.

Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, as well as monitor the students’ responses to the interventions identified.

Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers.

Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.

Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate the results to all team members in parent-friendly language

Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.

Establish relationships with both students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning.

Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success

Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process and collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning.

Provide crisis intervention services.

Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.

Qualifications:

Hold a master's degree in social work; exceptions apply in North Carolina and Ohio

Hold a valid social work license issued in the state you are applying for.

Candidates for positions in Michigan must have state approval as a school social worker.

Knowledge of special education processes and procedures is preferred.

Candidates with experience working with at-risk students is preferred if applicable to the school.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

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