Social Worker (SY 25-26)

Who We Are

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia. We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world. DCI’s education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1:1 technology.

Position Overview: DCI is hiring a full-time Social Worker. The School Social Worker provides behavioral and emotional support counseling services to students with IEPs and 504 plans at DCI and supports mental health emergencies in order to promote a positive educational environment for all students. This position will also collaborate with appropriate personnel to ensure positive service delivery for students.

Salary Range:  $63,113 - $105,575 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience) 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred).

Master’s Degree in social work field required from an accredited institution; Appropriate licensure is required (LGSW, LICSW)

• Familiarity with Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, Title 5 Education, The ASCA National Model: A Framework for School Counseling Programs, ASCA National Standards, ASCA School Counselor Competencies, ASCA Ethical Guidelines, ASCA School Counselor Performance Standards, and  NASW Ethical Guidelines.
• Experience providing clinical support and advice to students and school teams
• Experience as a related service provider, secondary experience preferred.
• Experience working closely with diverse families of students with disabilities
• Knowledge about special education and 504 practices and regulations, particularly those pertaining to DC schools.
• Strong interest in, or experience with, language immersion, 1:1 technology, and IB Middle Years Program model.
• Commitment to keeping current on best practices and evidence-based interventions in special education, technology, and general education.
• Commitment to ensuring access and achievement for our learners with exceptional learning needs.
• Ability to use multiple technology platforms to guide instruction and communicate with students and families and proficiency with communicating using G-Suite tools, including Gmail, is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Clear a background check.

Key Qualities & Skills:

• Provide direct support services to individual students, small groups, and classrooms, including through group and individual therapy and classroom support. 
• Document all services in EasyIEP (special education database)
• Develop present levels, goals, and progress notes for students on caseload.
• Complete assessments, referrals, and counseling with students and families. 
• Provide crisis intervention. 
• Utilizes responsive counseling, initiating individual and group sessions for students’ academic, social and personal concerns.
• In partnership with assistant principals and counselors, monitor student attendance and implement attendance interventions as needed for students on caseload. 
• Develop and maintain family outreach programs and community partnerships. 
• Serve as a member of the family support team and other school based teams. 
• Serve as school liaison to social service agencies. 
• Advertise course offerings to students and supports the scheduling process.
• Completes the course selection process including updating and editing student course selections.
• Collaborate with general and special educators, coordinators, and leadership. 
• Communicate through a variety of mediums with parents and students. 
• Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students Other duties as assigned.
• High degree of communication through a variety of mediums with parents and students.

• Embrace professional development through attending coaching meetings, school/content-based sessions, and external development opportunities to deliver instruction at a high level. 
• Collaborate with general and special educators, coordinators, and leadership. 
• High degree of communication through a variety of mediums with parents and students.
• Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Faculty and Staff Development/Benefits: DCI is committed to the principles of servant leadership and to providing faculty and staff with the resources and training they need to provide an excellent education experience for every student and family. 

• We have a benefits package that includes health and disability insurance and paid leave.  
• We offer teachers daily planning time, professional development, and reasonable class sizes.
• Teachers and staff have the appropriate technology and support to do their work.

DC International School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.