26-27 HS Social Worker

About Inwood Academy for Leadership

Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school that began as an idea among community members who longed to see more educational choices offered to the children of Washington Heights and Inwood. 

All staff must be willing to commit to our mission: Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School will empower students in Inwood and Washington Heights to become agents for change through community-focused leadership, character development and college preparedness. Our staff regard our student leaders as burgeoning assets to their community and help them develop the tools they need to be successful in college and beyond. IAL is committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience for all students we serve. We are looking for candidates who are hardworking, flexible, and innovative as well as able to embody the IAL traits of leadership in their daily work (honesty, integrity, responsibility, caring and restraint).

Reports to: 

Dean of Student Intervention Services

Qualifications: 

• Spanish proficiency, required

• LMSW Certification, required

• Master's degree in social work or similar program, including school or guidance counseling experience

• At least three years experience working as a social worker

• Receptiveness to ongoing coaching and evaluation

• Energetic, motivated, innovative, prepared

• Evidence of excellence when working with middle and high school students

• Wide-ranging intellectual and educational interests

• Superior communication skills

• An ability to work collaboratively

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Meet regularly with students who have mandated counseling on their IEPs

• Develop and maintain partnerships with external agencies

• Refer individuals and families to external resources and services and when necessary

• Refer cases of suspected child abuse to the State Central Registry

• Monitor and facilitate the delivery of external resources and services until the student or family is stable

• Administer records, documentation, and other compliance activities

• Provide regular one-on-one counseling or group counseling to students and families

• Ensure a safe, positive environment in group and one-on-one counseling sessions.

• Provide crisis intervention as needed

• Manage, track, and document student interactions and counseling schedule

• Set goals with students and track progress towards those goals

• Collaborate and communicate daily with supervisors, colleagues, and teachers to meet students’

needs

• Implement and enhance the school’s systems and culture by discussing character education with students

• Support principal, deans, and teachers when discipline issues arise

• Member of IAL’s SST (Student Support Team) which assists in the development of comprehensive

supports and interventions to students who are presenting challenging behaviors

• Communicate effectively and promptly with students, families, and colleagues

• Meet with parents regularly regarding student issues.

• Participate actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings

• Share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities, including chaperoning events and being the staff Advisor to an afterschool club

• Provide recommendations to the staff and leadership team around approaches to working with struggling students.

• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and confidentiality when working with students, parents, and staff.

• Other duties as assigned

Compensation:

IAL offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision insurance, a 403B retirement plan with 5% match. In addition to extensive professional development, our teachers are equipped with all necessary instructional supplies and technology. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire and promote without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.