Job Description

Join New Story Schools In-District Services (IDS) as we partner with local school districts to enhance special education by providing BCBAs, Teachers, RBTs, and Paraprofessionals for their classrooms. Our mission is to empower educators and support staff to ensure the best outcomes for students with diverse needs. Serving students aged 5-22 across multiple locations in Ohio and Pennsylvania, we work alongside families and schools to create a safe, supportive environment that fosters academic and social success.

What we offer:

• Role: This will be a part-time position working approximately 25 hours per week in the school with the possibility of full-time work.
• Compensation: Offering approx $35/hr for a MSW and approx $45/hr for a LSW/LCSW based on experience and background.
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000.00 to support your move
• No Billable Hour Requirements: No minimum billable hour expectations
• Comprehensive Support: Focus on your role with administrative and clinical support—no dealing with insurance, scheduling, or large caseloads
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Flexible Schedule: Adaptable work schedule aligned with the school division calendar
• Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for continuing education
• Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, along with Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company contributions

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison between the school, families, and community agencies to coordinate resources and support for students and their families.
• Overseeing and working alongside students with attendance barriers and helping to establish a positive relationship between the school and the students.
• Develop student attendance improvement plans and help the district develop a school-wide attendance intervention program.
• Facilitates interagency communication with community-based mental health providers.
• Participates in IEP meetings, student team meetings, program meetings, SAIP Meetings, etc.
• Consults with school team on barriers to success (e.g., attendance, homelessness, abuse or neglect).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS).
• Participate in school and district-wide initiatives focused on student well-being and mental health promotion.
• Evaluates service effectiveness for individual students, groups, SEL classes, and overall program.
• Support designated classroom students, classroom staff and teachers to implement strategies for student progress with the goal of student progress and improvement.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Pennsylvania Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• At least 1-2 years of experience in a school setting, preferably with special education populations.
• Experience with trauma-informed care and mental health interventions.
• Valid Act 34, Act 151 and Act 114 clearances.
• Demonstrated understanding of Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development and implementation.
• Understanding and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and needs of students and families.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in counseling and education.

Preferred/Nice to have:

• Previous experience working in a school setting, ideally as an LCSW, LSW or MSW.
• Proven ability to effectively manage crises and implement de-escalation techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to supporting students, especially those with special needs.

New Story and its affiliated schools are proud to be equal opportunity employers, celebrating diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment for both our employees and the students we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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