Social Worker

ABOUT PERRY STREET PREPPerry Street Prep serves 400+ PreK, elementary and middle school students in Northeast DC. We are a community of diverse learners, with students from all eight wards of the city, that builds relationships with families and empowers students to be college-ready and to thrive in a global society. Our goal is to provide every student, PreK-8th grade, with the knowledge, the attitudes and the support they will need to succeed in rigorous high schools and beyond.Perry Street Prep students have PRIDE: perseverance, respect, integrity, dependability, and excellence. Our school culture emphasizes PRIDE qualities, and our faculty and staff help our students strive to embody them.Our diverse, committed, and driven staff have led Perry Street Prep to become one of the highest performing schools in Washington, DC. In 2024, the school received a full continuance of its charter for five years meeting all academic, legal, and financial goals. In 2019, we earned the distinction of Tier I, the highest performance rating given by the DC Public Charter School Board, designation as an ESEA Distinguished School by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education for exceptional student achievement by our students with disabilities, and the selection as a 2019 Bold Performance School by EmpowerK12. Since 2016, the school has done major renovations of its school facility and grounds. Perry Street Prep is among the best charter schools in Washington, DC with a strong academic and financial record of success.For additional information about Perry Street Prep, visit pspdc.org.WORKING AT PERRY STREET PREPPerry Street Prep is seeking a Social Worker to support the social-emotional needs of our scholars in PreK-8th Grade for the 2024-2025 school year. We are looking for a highly dedicated professional who has experience in urban education settings and who undoubtedly has a "whatever it takes" attitude to help children succeed.The Social Worker will be responsible for duties in the following areas:Counseling students individually and in groupsCompleting diagnostic assessments to identify student need and making referrals as appropriateCollaborating with teaching staff to determine the best setting to meet students' needs (i.e., individual counseling, social skill development groups, mentoring classes), and meeting with faculty and staff on an ongoing basis to help measure progress and discuss strategies for students requiring support servicesResponding to classroom crisis and assumes lead role in resolving crisesServing as a member of school-based teams to support scholars and provide confidential guidance to faculty and staffServing as advocate for parents and families in needConducting home visits when necessaryCollaborating with outside agencies to share information and ensure creation of seamless service delivery plans for studentsCompleting confidential written reports of all cases and meetingsWriting reports as required by federal, state, or local agencies, laws, and regulationsMaintaining in a secure location up-to-date confidential files on every student who receives counselingMaking oral presentations of assessments, diagnostics, and observations, in accordance with all confidentiality laws and regulationsQUALIFICATIONSSuccessful candidates will possess the following qualifications:Master’s or Doctorate in social work, counseling, psychology or related field requiredLicensed or certified in the District of Columbia preferredMinimum of two years clinical experience required; experience working as a school counselor or social worker in school-based settings, preferably urban or alternative school settingsEnergetic, flexible, creative, innovative individual who can develop strengths-based, student-centered support plans that boost learning for studentsAbility to collaborate with families, school staff, neighboring schools, and communityExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to multitask, follow-through and work as a member of a multidisciplinary teamCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITSPerry Street Prep offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Please see salary scalehere.