School Social Worker / Counselor (Leave Replacement)

Explore Schools Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits plan

Professional development

Flexible work schedule

403(b) retirement plan with employer -

Paid holidays

Job summary

Explore Schools Inc. in Brooklyn seeks a Social Worker or School Counselor for a leave replacement from December 1 through June 1, in-person placement at Excel Upper, Brooklyn.

The role focuses on supporting students' social, emotional, and behavioral development to promote academic success. Candidates must hold New York State School Social Worker Certification, Clinical Social Worker license, Initial or Professional School Counselor Certificate, or Psychologist license, plus a Bachelor's degree

Qualifications

• New York State certification or licensure as required for school-based services.
• Bachelor's degree required; relevant professional licensure preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in urban schools.
• Understanding of IEP mandates as it relates to school counseling.
• Experience with SESIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students toward managing social, emotional, and behavioral factors.
• Participate in IEP process including referrals, development, and progress monitoring.
• Create and oversee behavior modification plans.
• Provide case management and coordinate with ACS as needed.
• Deliver trainings and workshops to teachers, staff, and families.

Skills

Relationship-building

Counseling

IEP mandates understanding

Urban schools experience

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree

New York State School Social Worker Certification

Clinical Social Worker license

Initial/Professional School Counselor Certificate

Psychologist license

Tools

SESIS

Job description

Explore Schools Inc. in Brooklyn seeks a Social Worker or School Counselor for a leave replacement from December 1 through June 1, in-person placement at Excel Upper, Brooklyn.

The role focuses on supporting students' social, emotional, and behavioral development to promote academic success. Candidates must hold New York State School Social Worker Certification, Clinical Social Worker license, Initial or Professional School Counselor Certificate, or Psychologist license, plus a Bachelor's degree