Job Description

Position: School Social Worker

Location: Bronx, NY

Compensation: $75,000  (commensurate with experience)

Who We Are

Public Prep Academies are single-gender K-8 schools and co-ed PreK dedicated to academic excellence and whole-child development. We combine rigorous academics with social-emotional learning, fostering strong partnerships between families and staff to create a supportive, community-focused environment.Our commitment extends to investing in our educators, offering tailored professional development, coaching, and feedback cycles to promote growth, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. At Public Prep, we cultivate a joyful, inclusive, and high-achieving culture for both scholars and staff.

Why Join Public Prep?

• Growth Opportunities: Individualized professional development, coaching, and collaboration.
• Mission-Driven Culture: Create engaging less ons, fost er strong relationships, and make a lasting impact on scholars and families.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403(b) match, loan forgiveness programs, and more.

Primary Function & Position Overview  

At Public Prep we believe that joy, warmth, and high levels of student engagement are the foundation of a school culture where students achieve academically and develop character strengths. In the words of one community member, “Every student, every family and every Girls Prep staff member plays an important part of our amazing school, a school filled with energy, personality, hardworking people and a great deal of commitment.”

 
We believe in order to do that, schools not only need to deliver meaningful academics through an engaging and rigorous way, but we understand the importance of incorporating arts, the sciences, community and strong core values into our program. Our goal each day is not to only stimulate the mind, but also to reach the whole child in providing a safe consistent environment to learn and grown in.  Our staff believe children learn best when they gain self-confidence and purpose when a caring community of educators not only care about their academic achievements but are truly invested in them socially and emotionally. 

The School Social Worker reports to the Directors of Student and Family Affairs and is an integral member of the student support team. The School Social Worker supports the development of students by providing psychotherapy, counseling, and support for families and instructional staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychotherapy to Boys Prep students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and to other students identified by Boys Prep staff
• Liaison with teaching and administrative staff to support students’ goals
• Facilitate interaction and communication with families as needed to implement strategies for improving adaptive abilities
• Participate in Child Study Team Meetings
• Educate staff in areas where emotional issues affect educational progress
• Connect families to social services
• Collaborate with school based and clinical supervisors
• Reflect on progress as a School Counselor at Boys Prep
• Seek out professional resources and attend professional development to meet the needs of Boys Prep students to continuously improve practice
• Support the school as directed by the Principal/Director of Student and Family Affairs
• Provide feedback to teachers and other staff pertaining to students social and emotional well being

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• A Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with accompanying NYS certification and licensing for the practice of independent psychotherapy
• At least 3-5 years of demonstrated success working with children and families
• School-based counseling experience in a high-performing, urban school setting
• Exceptional organization and planning skills
• Superior communication skills
• An ability to work collaboratively
• A commitment to single-sex education
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus

Compensation

• Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Health, dental, vision, & 403b Retirement Plan benefits available.

 

Job Tags

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