SY26-27 School Social Worker

Responsibilities

• Provide Direct Student Support
• Deliver high-quality individual and group counseling services that promote students' social-emotional well-being, behavioral growth, and academic success.
• Identify students in need of counseling, social services, and additional interventions through collaboration with staff, families, and student data.
• Respond to student crises with professionalism, empathy, and sound clinical judgment while coordinating appropriate follow-up supports.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation of services provided.
• Lead Behavioral Assessment and Intervention
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and Social History reports to inform individualized student supports.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and revise Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) that promote positive student outcomes.
• Use data to monitor intervention effectiveness and adjust supports based on student progress.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure interventions align with students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
• Partner with Staff and Families
• Collaborate closely with teachers, administrators, and families to develop comprehensive support plans for students.
• Coach teachers and staff on effective behavior management strategies, trauma-informed practices, and classroom interventions.
• Facilitate productive communication between home and school to strengthen partnerships that support student success.
• Connect families with community resources and outside agencies when additional services are needed.
• Strengthen Schoolwide Systems of Support
• Partner with school leadership to coordinate and strengthen special education and student support services.
• Provide consultation on social-emotional learning (SEL), student wellness initiatives, and character development programming.
• Support schoolwide attendance initiatives by identifying barriers, implementing interventions, and collaborating with families to improve student attendance.
• Contribute to a positive, equitable, and inclusive school culture where every student feels valued and supported.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and district requirements related to social work and special education services.
• Adhere to the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and all professional standards of practice.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning to strengthen clinical practice and remain current on best practices in school social work.
• WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• We are seeking talented professionals driven by outcomes, equity, and continuous improvement, and who have the discipline and urgency to build teams that enable every student to meet a high bar.
• Achievement Orientation : You believe that strong social-emotional practices are the foundation of student success and strong school culture.
• Demonstrated Commitment : You are reliable, follow through on responsibilities, and sustain impact across the full school year and beyond.
• Mission Alignment : You are committed to educational equity in Washington, DC, and build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Growth Mindset & Professionalism : You seek feedback, apply coaching, communicate clearly, and collaborate with maturity and accountability.
• WHAT YOU BRING
• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as a Social Worker in the District of Columbia (or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to employment).
• Experience providing counseling, behavioral interventions, and case management services in a school or youth-serving setting.
• Knowled

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Additional Information

Ingenuity Prep is a high-performing public charter school in Ward 8, serving scholars from Pre-K through Middle School. We are a supportive school community dedicated to academic rigor and civic leadership, preparing students for the path to colleges and careers of their choosing. We are unapologetically outcomes-driven, with an instructional model that emphasizes small-group learning, collaborative teaching teams, and robust coaching and professional development, all within a culture rooted in joy, belonging, and authentic relationships.

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