SY 24-25 High School Social Worker

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY

To prioritize our school community's well-being, health, and safety, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School will require all staff members to have completed their full COVID-19. In compliance with federal and state laws, we will be offering exemptions to employees who, for medical or strongly held religious reasons, cannot be vaccinated.

Teaching at Brooklyn Lab is unlike teaching in a traditional environment. Our teachers know the individual strengths and areas for growth of each of their scholars. By design, our schools are small communities where every scholar is known.

In addition to teaching their course, our faculty understands the value of collaboration.  They share best practices across the network, mentor young educators who serve as Small Group Instructor, get and implement feedback from coaches and their instructional lead, and work as a team to provide their scholars with a high-quality education.  

Our focus on the whole scholar and our school community has established Brooklyn Lab as one of the best schools in the country for academic growth – adding two and three years of academic growth on average for our scholars.  We invite you to be part of a transformation in education and to inspire a diverse group of scholars with a lifelong love of learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Your primary professional responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Student Evaluation and Services

•  Support the Student Services Team in conducting diagnostic assessments such as
• Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) to

identify scholars’ needs and make referrals as appropriate.

• Provide mandated counseling services, facilitate social skills-building groups, and

implement curricula to address student needs and reduce barriers to learning.

• Collaborate with school and network team members to determine the services needed

for each student, based on their IEP goals and requirements, their personal goals, and

•  Maintain secure, up-to-date confidential files on every scholar on your caseload.
• Complete confidential written notes of all cases and sessions.
• Complete Related Service Provider reports for IEP meetings, add counseling updates

to the Social Development section of the IEP, create counseling goals, monitorstate, or local agencies, laws, and regulations.

•  Maintain client confidentiality.

Team Participation

• Serve as a member of school-based teams to support scholars and provide confidential

guidance to faculty and staff.

• Contribute as needed to the development and/or implementation of the school’s social

and emotional development and growth curriculum.

• Work in collaboration with the Student Services Team to make recommendations,

complete evaluations, and conduct long-term planning and vision work for the

•  Attend Wednesday Clinician Standing meetings.
• Co-facilitate Tier 2 meetings.
•  Attend Tier 3 meetings.
•  Guide with implementing intervention plans, PBIS, student observations,

data collection, and accommodation.

• Model the school’s values in all actions and communication with students, families, and

staff.

• Respond to correspondence from families, school leaders, culture teams and teachers

within 24 business hours.

•  Engage in the staff learning and growth cycle of feedback at LAB, including surveys

and ongoing coaching and development cycles.

•  Make oral presentations of assessments, diagnostics, and observations in accordance

with all confidentiality laws and regulations.

• Engage in regular professional development as part of the Student Services Team.
• Participate in school-based professional development.
• Participate in New York State Department of Education training as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Social Workers report directly to the Director of Student Services. They work closely with the Lead Social Worker, Dean of Student Services, and School Principals.

COMPENSATION

Salary range: $70,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience and education.

In addition to competitive salaries, LAB benefits package includes:

• 80% cost share of health, dental, and vision plans
• Short & long-term disability for eligible employees
• Free life insurance benefit of salary (up to a maximum of $100,000)
• Premium gym membership discount to LIFETIME GYM nationwide
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 100% matching contribution up to 6% to a LAB 403(b) retirement plan
• An individual professional development allowance per school year

BECOME BROOKLYN LAB!

Brooklyn LAB is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and is committed to equal access for those with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Please note that due to our selection criteria, we will only notify candidates who meet our selection criteria.