shiningstarpcs

shiningstarpcs

Licensed Social Worker or School Counselor - SY2026-2027

Washington, District of Columbia · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
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About the role

  • Counselors or Social Workers report to the Principal.
  • This position provides students with individual, small-group, and classroom guidance services and is part of the Student Wellness Team.
  • Counselors or Social Workers observe children during classroom and play...

Responsibilities

  • They work closely with teachers, parents, and administrators to guide conflict resolution and ensure individualized student support.
  • Engage individuals and families as partners in services and develop positive, hopeful, and trusting relationships.
  • Participate in new student orientation and Student Support Services traditions
  • Develop and maintaining relationships with graduate social work programs to host clinical interns,

Requirements

  • Ability to provide services to all children and families with respect and dignity
  • Candidates must be organized, possess strong communication and writing skills, and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent listening and communication skills
  • Model Montessori 'grace and courtesy' curriculum
  • Possess a passion for working in and with diverse communities
  • Possess a passion for growing independent, confident, and intellectually curious children
  • Ability to engage individuals and families as partners in services and develop positive, hopeful, and trusting relationships.
  • Ability to serve as an active member of the SSMA Academic and Student Support Services Team
  • Knowledgeable of trends and issues, laws, and regulations related to the development and delivery of case management services
  • A love of children, self, and a sense of humor

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in social work, and/or counseling with appropriate license or be license-eligible in the District of Columbia (LICSW, LCSW, LISW, LPC), and counseling (M.S., M.A., M.Ed., LPC) z
  • OSSE certification strongly preferred
  • Clinical experience preferred.
  • 3-5 years of experience in a similar role in a private, public, and/or public charter school.

Compensation

  • The salary for this position is commensurate with prior experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is available. This is an 10 month or contract
  • Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS is an American Montessori Society and Middle States Association Council on Elementary and Secondary School accredited school.
  • SSMA is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, Montessori Administrators Association and hosts a chapter of the National Association of Elementary School Principals/National Elementary Honorary Society for students in grades PK 3-6.
  • These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
  • We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
  • Manager/Supervisor
  • The salary for this position is commensurate with prior experience.

Benefits

  • In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is available.
  • Supports students' social, emotional, and mental health needs in person during school hours.
  • Performs casework service with individual students to correct those personal, academic, social, or emotional difficulties related to their educational and social progress.

Company info

  • We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
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