School Social Worker (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Position: School Social Worker (Maternity Leave Coverage)

Position Type: Temporary/Full-Time

Reports to: Director of Special Education Services

Start Date: Immediately until December 2026

Bridges Public Charter School is seeking a School Social Worker to provide maternity leave coverage. 

Who We Are

Our mission is to provide an exemplary educational program that includes all students. Our developmentally appropriate, student and family-centered educational approach nurtures students to expand their developmental skills and to build a foundation for lifelong learning. Our Core Values are:

• Responsibility
• Engagement
• Acceptance
• Creativity
• Honesty

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Assess student social, emotional, and behavioral skills formally and informally to identify student strengths and needs.
• Plan positive behavioral interventions. This includes: SST support, RTI goals, IEP goals, Functional Behavioral Assessments, and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide social, emotional, and behavioral support services.
• Maintain records to document the progress of services using school data systems 
• Lead weekly social skills groups.
• Serve as a team member of the Student Attendance Committee.
• Identify strategies to support a parent when a student’s living situation (home, school, community) negatively impacts the student’s attendance and adjustment to school.
• Connect parents with community-based services and social services i.e., Medicaid, SSI, services related to homelessness, domestic violence, and immigration.
• Consult with classroom teams to support student adjustment and participation in school.
• Collaborate with classroom teams and school staff to build a positive classroom and school community.
• Provide in-service education to school personnel on a variety of topics, including: identifying child abuse/neglect, social, emotional, and behavioral development, behavioral intervention strategies, the impact of poverty on young children, etc.
• Provide crisis intervention for students and families, as well as debriefing for school staff.
• Consult and collaborate with community agencies and other mental health professionals to provide resources to students and families.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the district, state, and federal policies, including due process guidelines and child abuse/neglect reporting.
• Maintain records in a manner consistent with school and district practices.
• Maintains high standards of ethical behavior, upholds the ethical standards of the social work profession, and maintains the confidentiality of student information.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
• Work cooperatively with Bridges staff, students, families, and outside organizations when representing Bridges PCS.
• Engage parents and families in their students’ learning and acting as an ambassador for the school in the community.
• Contribute productively to the school as a whole.
• Attend and participate in school events outside of regular school hours.
• Other duties as assigned

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Adhering to the 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. work day
• Be on time for classes, duties, team meetings, and professional development activities.
• Participate in weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings.
• Participate in a Summer Professional Development. 
• Seek out additional opportunities for professional development that will lead to achieving personal and school-wide professional development goals.
• Respond to all emails within 24 hours or the next business day. 

SCHOOL CULTURE 

• Create and maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for students. 
• Communicate respectfully with students, staff, and families at all times. 
• Model, practice, and discuss respectful, unbiased, and effective communication with students.
• Other school culture expectations as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS - SOCIAL WORKER

• Have a Master's degree.
• Be a licensed (LGSW or LICSW) social worker.
• 2+ years of experience as a school social worker or counselor in an urban school setting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, but not required. Salary add-on of up to $2000.00 for documented Spanish language skills.
• Demonstrate strong skills in partnering with families.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
• Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Have a track record of being a team player and community-minded.
• Be committed to their own learning.
• Have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
• Have a passion for urban public schools.
• Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.

SALARY & BENEFITS 
Salary is based on educational level, certification(s), and years of experience.  Child care and health savings plans, pre-tax deduction for Metro, bike racks, and regular staff engagement and wellness activities. Staff lounge and lactation room for nursing mothers. Health benefits (medical & dental), disability insurance, and a retirement plan: 401 (k) with a 4% match or the continuation of the DCPS retirement plan.

To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees.