SOCIAL WORKER, Middle School – Full Time
The North Shore Hebrew Academy (NSHA) is a co-educational Modern Orthodox Yeshiva that inspires students to become passionate learners, critical thinkers, problem solvers and dedicated community members.
At NSHA, we are a team of educators who are passionate about inspiring our 700+ students. Through expert instruction, collaboration and creativity we provide a premier General and Jewish education in a warm and nurturing environment, cultivating our students to be the best they can be academically and personally.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced School Social Worker/Psychologist to provide direct and indirect support services to students experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges that interfere with their performance at school.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience working collaboratively with school staff, families, and community providers, and have a passion for working in an Orthodox Jewish Middle School setting.
Responsibilities:
*Provide individual and group counseling to students with various social, emotional, and behavioral needs
*Develop and implement social and emotional learning programs to promote positive student outcomes
*Collaborate with teachers and staff to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment
*Support families in addressing social, emotional, and behavioral concerns related to their children
*Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine students’ needs and appropriate interventions
*Maintain accurate and confidential records of student services and progress
*Provide crisis intervention services as needed
*Supervise all 504 and Special Education accommodations in collaboration with the GNPS Psychologist and Special Education Teacher
*Proctor exams for students needing accommodations as needed
Ideal Candidates will possess the following qualifications:
*Masters degree in social work, school counseling, psychology or related field
*A minimum of three years of social work experience
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Please email careers@nsha.org with a cover letter and resume indicating your interest and qualifications. In the subject, please include the position for which you are applying.