SY 25-26 Bilingual High School Social Worker

School in the Square; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A tuition-free public charter school located in Washington Heights seeks a Bilingual High School Social Worker. The role involves ensuring the social-emotional well-being of students and collaborating with families and teachers to support personalized educational interventions. Join a passionate team committed to a 'relationships first' philosophy.

Benefits

401K program with a 6% organizational match

93% coverage of healthcare premiums

Generous paid time off

Longevity bonus

Access to student loan debt reduction program

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience with high school aged students.
• Expert in current research and trends in school counseling.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Child Study Meetings and Special Education Assessment Meetings.
• Provides counseling and documents notes in the Student Information System.
• Develops intervention strategies to increase academic success.

Skills

Therapeutic skillset

Communication

Planning skills

Relationship building

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Valid LCSW by the State of New York

Job description

SY 25-26 Bilingual High School Social Worker

12 Sherman Ave, New York, New York, United States

Bilingual High School Social Worker

Join Our “Relationships-First” Team:

Join School in the Square in reimagining PreK-12th grade education in Washington Heights and Inwood. A tuition-free public charter school, we were founded in 2016 on our "relationships first" philosophy: making sure that we engage, educate, and empower our students, families, and professional team members. We invite you to be a part of a 175+ team whose mission-aligned culture offers sustainable, rewarding career paths in teaching, operations, and leadership, built on relationships-first collaboration and mutual support. Experience the difference at a workplace that celebrates and cultivates each team member’s passions, skills, and multi-disciplinary interests as we build a brighter future together, one student at a time.

Why School In the Square?

As a “relationships first” community, we...

• Demonstrate care for colleagues, students and families,
• Commit to learning and growing together,
• Invest in relationship-building work,
• Support each other with competitive benefits including a 6% 401k match, 93% coverage of healthcare premiums, generous full company closures and PTO policies, and more!

Our Bilingual High School School Social Worker:

Our High School at School in the Square opened its doors in Fall 2024 where we began creating opportunities and access for our students that go beyond the core content areas. Our high school community provides students with educators who have great content expertise and passion for their content, while empowering them to have the autonomy and resources to get the job done in the most creative, effective, and fulfilling way possible.

We are looking for a dedicated, mission-aligned Bilingual School Counselor who both loves and respects our children. Reporting to our Principal and in collaboration with a diverse and committed School Leadership Team (SLT), you will work collaboratively with classroom teachers, parents and other stakeholders to implement a quality intervention program that is research-based and differentiated for student needs while also focusing on the social-emotional needs of all students. The School Counselor will ensure services on students’ IEPs are provided with fidelity, participate in CSE meetings and work collaboratively with families. The School Counselor will create and implement plans for small group and individual sessions as well as develop tools to support our young learners in acquiring the necessary social and emotional skills.

Bilingual High School Social Worker Responsibilities:

• Participates in Child Study Meetings and in Special Education Assessment Meetings as well as Individual Educational Planning Meetings
• Provides mandated and voluntary counseling (group, individual and/or family) and document notes in our Student Information System
• Mobilizes families, school, and community resources to enable the child to learn as effectively as possible in his or her educational program
• Develops and maintains relationships with external agencies
• Conducts needs assessments
• Provides crisis intervention
• Uses Restorative Practices to support students developing SEL skills and navigating conflict
• Develops intervention strategies to increase academic success
• Works with parents to facilitate to support student transitions
• Assists parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources
• Point person for referrals to the Central State Registry (ACS)
• Advocates for new and improved service to meet the needs of students and families
• Lead professional development for educators (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) affecting a student’s performance and behavior
• Provides workshops, classes, and activities for parents as needed
• Works directly with the S2 leadership team and attends staff meetings to develop effective strategies that support a positive school culture
• Develop curriculum and teach “Advisory” course for grade-level cohort
• Supports school-wide programs such as student-led conferences, and other community-building activities
• Supports our school community with other duties upon request. (Can include but not limited to breakfast and lunch duty)

Who You Are:

• A strong therapeutic skillset to provide holistic interventions to high school students in an individual, group, and class modality
• An expert in current research and trends in school counseling and guidance, and college and career readiness
• Familiar with restorative practices, a strong believer in anti racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, trauma informed practices
• Skilled in leading workshops, classes, and activities for parents on a monthly basis
• A strategic, solutions-focused thinker with strong communication, recording and planning skills
• A strong relationship builder, you get personal fulfillment by supporting children in both academic and non-instructional situations, and through developing connections with teachers to both improve student academic achievement as well as build SEL skills and learning in the classroom
• A graduate of a Master’s Degree in Social Work, possesses a valid LCSW by the State of New York
• Experienced as a full-time social worker with a minimum of two years with high school aged students. Experience in an charter schools with a diverse student population
• Able to communicate fluently in English and Spanish

What Can You Expect From Us

At S2, we take as much care of our staff as we do of our students. S2 is committed to supporting our staff by helping them build sustainable, rewarding careers that center on each individual’s passions and multi-disciplinary interests. All of our faculty and staff are valued professionals and we are proud to provide team-building and collaboration, comfortable and friendly working conditions and more, to ensure our team members have the tools they need to succeed.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, School in the Square provides ultra competitive salaries. Expected salary range for this role is $63,000 - $122,764, depending on experience, level of education, required certifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

Additionally, we provide opportunities for supplemental compensation, an excellent benefits package with:

• a 401K program with a 6% organizational match
• 93% coverage of healthcare coverage
• longevity bonus
• generous paid time off
• access to a federal student loan debt reduction program and a supportive work environment.

School in the Square understands specific groups are subject to marginalization. We believe these powerful groups should be centered in our community and are highly encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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