Qualifications:

Education and Skills Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Major coursework in behavioral sciences, social sciences, humanities, or a related field is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, a plus

Special Knowledge/Experiences:

• Experience in school social work with middle or high school students, providing educational services preferred, or providing social services at juvenile probation, child protective services, or health and human service
• Knowledge of school social work direct and indirect services, case management, needs assessment, intervention supports, and records management
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, social and emotional learning, and family systems
• Experience working with others in a culturally diverse academic setting
• Knowledge of school-based/intervention procedures, student appraisal and post-secondary transition planning (workforce, vocational, college and career readiness, or military)
• Knowledge of positive behavior supports that improve student engagement in the classroom
• Understanding of mental illness and emotional components of physical illness, of casework principles, methods, techniques, and practice of social work
• Knowledge of dropout and prevention, developmental assets, and the eight dimensions of wellness
• Computer literacy skills including Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Excel

Work Schedule Requirements:

• Be on call 24 hours a day for students
• Be able to work nights and weekends as necessary, in addition to a normal assigned schedule, in order to do student home visits and complete the necessary job requirements

Functions & Responsibilities:

Classroom Facilitation & Student Support Case Management:

• Supervise and support classroom instruction in collaboration with the teacher.
  Maintain a safe, structured, and respectful learning environment.
  Provide individualized and group assistance with assignments and skill development.
• Monitor and encourage student engagement, punctuality, and attendance.
  Build positive relationships with students and families to support learning.
• Involve parents in the school to create positive academic and social outcomes for students.
• Listen to and respect the feelings and sensitivities of students and parents of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Case Management:

• Manage a caseload of students to meet academic, attendance and wellness goals
• Assist with student recruitment and ensure enrollment targets are met. Monitor and document student progress; complete all required student records.
• Assist in coordination of parent and student involvement in campus activities.

College and Career Readiness and Transition:

• Support completion of college and career interest inventories. Including but not limited to facilitating college and career interest inventories, application and financial aid processes.
• Facilitate the additional state mandated graduation requirements such as Interaction with Law Enforcement, CPR training and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Support the college and career financial aid and scholarship applications. Advise students regarding graduation and transitions.
• Enter data and monitor student progress on Student Management System (SMS).

School Wide Performance:

• Assist with/encourage student punctuality
• Ensure campus achieves student recruitment and enrollment goals.
• Ensure campus achieves student punctuality and attendance goals.
• Facilitate campus activities and events.

Social, Emotional, and Wellness:

• Provides referrals for health services, including vision, immunizations, and dental screenings.
• Address student and family needs related to g clothing, food, transportation, housing, and other community services     .
• Provides positive behavior supports including establishing positive relationships with students and families, promoting schoolwide student activities, enhancing study habits, promoting prosocial school behavior, providing timely student advising, and addressing/supporting behavior referrals.
• Support special services by assisting students with challenges.

Other Duties:

• Identify barriers to student success and implement strategies to improve outcomes.
• Work with families and students in alleviating adverse conditions to promote resiliency and academic success for at-risk students.
• Assist parents in utilizing school and community resources to maximize their student’s educational abilities.
• Involve parents in the school to create positive academic and social outcomes for students.
• Listen to and respect the feelings and sensitivities of students and parents of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• This position requires meeting or exceeding specific student attendance, college and career, and wellness performance goals.
• Attend campus meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, printer, calculator, copier, fax machine, and audio / visual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions. Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of a computer.

TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES is an Equal Opportunity Employer