About the role

• Describe the role and team the candidate will be joining

What you'll do

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessments and Evaluation:

• Conducts assessments and evaluations in accordance with family and student rights.
• Uses student, family, and school assessment results to identify needs affecting student learning. Counseling and Psycho-Social Support:
• Provides social work counseling to students and parents.
• Conducts psycho-social assessment and diagnosis of behavior disabilities, offering recommendations and interventions within school, home, and community settings.

Student Support and Referrals:

• Makes referrals to public or private agencies with appropriate follow-up.
• Serves as a liaison between school, family, and community resources.

Case Conferences and Collaboration:

• Participates in Child Study Process and IEP process as required.
• Collaborates with other pupil personnel workers, school personnel, and community agencies in case conferences.

Personal and Emotional Well-being:

• Works with students individually to address personal problems related to home, family, health, and emotional adjustment.

Policy Development and Education Programs:

• Participates in the development of instructional policies and regulations.
• Collaborates with Health Education Teachers to implement the Academy’s sex education program.

Professional Development and Ethics:

• Conforms to the National Association of Social Work (NASW) Code of Ethics and Standards for School Social Work practice.
• Engages in appropriate professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills.

Record Keeping and Facilities:

• Maintains and administers the student records system in compliance with regulations and confidentiality.
• Assumes responsibility for the orderliness and safe use of instructional facilities and equipment.

Time Management andResponsibilities:

• Organizes time, resources, energy, and workload to fulfill responsibilities effectively.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provides in-service training for staff in guidance programs, student conflict resolution, and self-awareness programs.
• Participates in appropriate professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid state certificate as School Counselor, or School Social Worker.
• Approval issued through the Office of Special Education.
• Exemplary work habits verified by previous employers.

Desired Requirements:

• Knowledge of and ability to follow and implement the Individualized (“IEP”) process.
• Knowledge of and skills working with students from all backgrounds.
• Demonstrated competence in all areas of focus.
• Social work case reporting and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to counsel students, parents, and staff, individually and in groups.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using proper grammar and vocabulary.

About Choice Schools Associates

Bradford Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Scholar Model, Bradford Academy is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding scholar schools within the state. The Scholar Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.