Social Worker

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.

DCI is hiring a full-time Social Worker/Counselor To apply, complete the employment application below, and be prepared to upload a copy of your resume and cover letter. You will need to pass a background check. No phone calls, please.

Position Overview: Social and emotional health of students is a priority of DCI as we work to teach and support the whole child. A social worker at DCI is integral to DCI's Multi-tiered System of Supports and will support their team in strengthening these systems. This position entails providing behavioral support counseling services to students with IEPs and 504 plans at DCI in order to promote a positive educational environment for all students. This position will also collaborate with appropriate personnel to ensure positive educational and counseling practices for the students.

Social Workers report to work on July 25th.

Salary Range: $64,349- $108,691 (Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience.)

Qualifications: The successful applicant for this position will have:.

Master's Degree in counseling or social work field required from an accredited institution;

Appropriate licensure is preferred but not required (LCPD, LPC, LMSW, LGSW or 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 as a related service provider, secondary experience preferred

Experience working closely with diverse families of students with disabilities

Experience/training in anti-racist school and therapeutic practices

Knowledge about special education and 504 practices and regulations, particularly those pertaining to DC schools

The ability to collaborate and work as part of a team

Strong written and oral communication skills

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

Bilingual in Spanish (preferred but not required) Essential Responsibilities:

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.

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.

Advertises 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

High degree of communication through a variety of mediums with parents and students.

Ensure that our 1:1 Chromebooks program is implemented effectively for students by infusing technology into instruction.

Other duties as assigned. #ZR

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.