DC Prep
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At DC Prep, we’re always on the lookout for outstanding teachers and leaders who believe that every child can excel and who have the passion and drive to make that belief a reality. DC Prep is a network of public charter schools serving over 2,100 preschool through 8th grade students across six campuses in Wards 5, 7, and 8. We’re proud of being one of the highest-performing public charter networks in Washington, DC – our students deserve our best! – while recognizing that
how
we support our students to be successful is as important as the results we achieve. This work is hard – AND we know it’s worth it. We believe in the transformative power of education, the can-do-it-ness of our students and staff, and the joy that comes from engaging in meaningful work with people we care about and trust! Licensed Clinician (Social Worker or School Counselor) Start Date: Immediate Role Type: Full-Time, 12 month Location: Washington, DC FLSA Status: Exempt Salary range: $91,000-$98,000 WHO WE ARE DC Prep is a high performing network of public charter schools serving over 2,100 preschool through 8th-grade students across six campuses in Wards 5, 7, and 8. We’re proud of the high bar we set for ourselves to achieve results–our students deserve our best! We recognize that how we support our students to be successful is just as important as the results we achieve. OVERVIEW Students need much more than high-quality instruction to be successful, which is why DC Prep offers a range of in-house student support services that support our Preppies’ behavioral, social, and emotional growth. As Licensed Social Worker you will work alongside our special education and student services teams to support students by: Providing individual and group counseling services to Special Education students Conducting psycho-educational evaluations, Functional Behavioral Assessments, and Social History reports, as requested by the multidisciplinary team Developing, monitoring, reviewing, and modifying behavior intervention plans Developing and monitoring behavioral and social-emotional goals for students receiving counseling Coordinating with the Special Education Coordinator for comprehensive service delivery Conducting classroom observations of students Providing crisis support for students as a member of the Support Team Coordinating on-site child psychiatric services and training through partnership with Children’s National Medical Center WHO YOU ARE You have an unwavering belief that ALL students can meet rigorous academic and social emotional goals provided they have access to the services they require and you recognize the power of being able to offer these essential services within a school setting. Furthermore, you love being part of the communities the children on your caseload belong to; getting to know their families, siblings, cousins, teachers and friends over time is fundamental to the work you do. Additionally, you are a reflective, results-driven professional with: Outstanding interpersonal skills and emotional constancy to build and maintain strong relationships with students, families and colleagues Ability to communicate and coordinate with a variety of adults responsible for student support Superior analytical skills to support ongoing curriculum planning, development, and refinement Meticulous organizational abilities (enabling you to set priorities, then organize what needs to happen when to meet deadlines) Optimism, maturity, and personal resiliency A demonstrated belief in DC Prep’s vision, mission, and values, including our commitment to diversity and inclusion A desire to work as a team player with families, teachers, and school staff QUALIFICATIONS Educational background and work experience Master’s or Doctoral degree Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), LGPC, Licensed Independent Social Work (LISW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW) Strong desire to work in a school setting as an integral part of a school leadership team Skills and characteristics Desire and willingness to do “whatever it takes” to support student achievement in traditionally under-served communities Passion for connecting with students and families in support of student success Extraordinary oral skills to effectively communicate with varied audiences Comfort with and ability to write efficiently and effectively as part of a culture where curriculum writing, email communication, and documentation are critical Superior analytical skills and sound judgment to make critical decisions autonomously Meticulous organizational ability in order to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines Emotional constancy and extraordinary interpersonal skills to ensure purposeful and professional colleague relationships Positive attitude, maturity, and personal stability sufficient for a demanding position Deep belief in DC Prep’s mission, values and commitment to diversity WORKING AT DC PREP DC Prep's faculty and staff are passionate, talented, and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed – and continually refined – to ensure that goal. DC Prep students spend approximately 25% more time in school than other DC public school students. DC Prep’s supportive, stimulating, and professionally rewarding learning environment continuously develops and motivates high-performing educators. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Highly competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance; maternity, paternity, and adoption leave; and a 403b retirement plan ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS DC Prep teachers are on duty at their assigned campus Mondays through Fridays from 7:15 am to 4:15 pm and must be prepared to receive students in the classroom at 7:30 am. On Wednesdays, DC Prep staff report until 5:00 for Professional Development. Occasionally, staff may be required to report to a different campus for professional development or all network event. All DC Prep staff perform clerical duties related to instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, assessments, etc. DC Prep staff regularly perform morning, lunch, and afternoon duties as assigned by their principal Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. This could include: attending staff and student field trips, after school events, family-teacher conferences, home visits, and other events involving parents and students, as needed. This list is not exhaustive. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands and environmental conditions described below are representative, but not exhaustive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. All of these physical requirements should be able to be performed with clarity, coherence and connectedness to DC Prep’s vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Must be able to sit and work at a desk/computer for extended periods of time Must be able to spend the majority of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom, as well as talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs with or without accommodations Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds, to more moderate situations such as classrooms or large group professional settings Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment Ability to handle potential high stress conditions JOIN US Do you believe that Learning Has No Limits? Are you eager to join a supportive, innovative, and collaborative community of educators? Are you committed to growing your strengths as an educator through individualized professional development and coaching? Apply today! We’re an equal opportunity employer and hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.
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At DC Prep, we’re always on the lookout for outstanding teachers and leaders who believe that every child can excel and who have the passion and drive to make that belief a reality. DC Prep is a network of public charter schools serving over 2,100 preschool through 8th grade students across six campuses in Wards 5, 7, and 8. We’re proud of being one of the highest-performing public charter networks in Washington, DC – our students deserve our best! – while recognizing that
how
we support our students to be successful is as important as the results we achieve. This work is hard – AND we know it’s worth it. We believe in the transformative power of education, the can-do-it-ness of our students and staff, and the joy that comes from engaging in meaningful work with people we care about and trust! Licensed Clinician (Social Worker or School Counselor) Start Date: Immediate Role Type: Full-Time, 12 month Location: Washington, DC FLSA Status: Exempt Salary range: $91,000-$98,000 WHO WE ARE DC Prep is a high performing network of public charter schools serving over 2,100 preschool through 8th-grade students across six campuses in Wards 5, 7, and 8. We’re proud of the high bar we set for ourselves to achieve results–our students deserve our best! We recognize that how we support our students to be successful is just as important as the results we achieve. OVERVIEW Students need much more than high-quality instruction to be successful, which is why DC Prep offers a range of in-house student support services that support our Preppies’ behavioral, social, and emotional growth. As Licensed Social Worker you will work alongside our special education and student services teams to support students by: Providing individual and group counseling services to Special Education students Conducting psycho-educational evaluations, Functional Behavioral Assessments, and Social History reports, as requested by the multidisciplinary team Developing, monitoring, reviewing, and modifying behavior intervention plans Developing and monitoring behavioral and social-emotional goals for students receiving counseling Coordinating with the Special Education Coordinator for comprehensive service delivery Conducting classroom observations of students Providing crisis support for students as a member of the Support Team Coordinating on-site child psychiatric services and training through partnership with Children’s National Medical Center WHO YOU ARE You have an unwavering belief that ALL students can meet rigorous academic and social emotional goals provided they have access to the services they require and you recognize the power of being able to offer these essential services within a school setting. Furthermore, you love being part of the communities the children on your caseload belong to; getting to know their families, siblings, cousins, teachers and friends over time is fundamental to the work you do. Additionally, you are a reflective, results-driven professional with: Outstanding interpersonal skills and emotional constancy to build and maintain strong relationships with students, families and colleagues Ability to communicate and coordinate with a variety of adults responsible for student support Superior analytical skills to support ongoing curriculum planning, development, and refinement Meticulous organizational abilities (enabling you to set priorities, then organize what needs to happen when to meet deadlines) Optimism, maturity, and personal resiliency A demonstrated belief in DC Prep’s vision, mission, and values, including our commitment to diversity and inclusion A desire to work as a team player with families, teachers, and school staff QUALIFICATIONS Educational background and work experience Master’s or Doctoral degree Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), LGPC, Licensed Independent Social Work (LISW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Work (LICSW) Strong desire to work in a school setting as an integral part of a school leadership team Skills and characteristics Desire and willingness to do “whatever it takes” to support student achievement in traditionally under-served communities Passion for connecting with students and families in support of student success Extraordinary oral skills to effectively communicate with varied audiences Comfort with and ability to write efficiently and effectively as part of a culture where curriculum writing, email communication, and documentation are critical Superior analytical skills and sound judgment to make critical decisions autonomously Meticulous organizational ability in order to set priorities, organize workload, handle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines Emotional constancy and extraordinary interpersonal skills to ensure purposeful and professional colleague relationships Positive attitude, maturity, and personal stability sufficient for a demanding position Deep belief in DC Prep’s mission, values and commitment to diversity WORKING AT DC PREP DC Prep's faculty and staff are passionate, talented, and uncompromising with a mission to make sure all students succeed at a high level. Every aspect of our organization and program is designed – and continually refined – to ensure that goal. DC Prep students spend approximately 25% more time in school than other DC public school students. DC Prep’s supportive, stimulating, and professionally rewarding learning environment continuously develops and motivates high-performing educators. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Highly competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability insurance; maternity, paternity, and adoption leave; and a 403b retirement plan ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS DC Prep teachers are on duty at their assigned campus Mondays through Fridays from 7:15 am to 4:15 pm and must be prepared to receive students in the classroom at 7:30 am. On Wednesdays, DC Prep staff report until 5:00 for Professional Development. Occasionally, staff may be required to report to a different campus for professional development or all network event. All DC Prep staff perform clerical duties related to instructional supplies, student reports and records, attendance reports, assessments, etc. DC Prep staff regularly perform morning, lunch, and afternoon duties as assigned by their principal Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. This could include: attending staff and student field trips, after school events, family-teacher conferences, home visits, and other events involving parents and students, as needed. This list is not exhaustive. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands and environmental conditions described below are representative, but not exhaustive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. All of these physical requirements should be able to be performed with clarity, coherence and connectedness to DC Prep’s vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Must be able to sit and work at a desk/computer for extended periods of time Must be able to spend the majority of the day standing or mobile throughout the classroom, as well as talk, hear, grasp, reach and lift up to 30lbs with or without accommodations Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds, to more moderate situations such as classrooms or large group professional settings Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment Ability to handle potential high stress conditions JOIN US Do you believe that Learning Has No Limits? Are you eager to join a supportive, innovative, and collaborative community of educators? Are you committed to growing your strengths as an educator through individualized professional development and coaching? Apply today! We’re an equal opportunity employer and hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply.
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