Who We Are

Meeting Street Schools (MSS), a unique network of five schools across South Carolina, was founded in 2008 on the belief that all students can achieve at high levels and deserve the opportunity to receive a high-quality education, regardless of their socio-economic background. It is our belief that a student’s zip code should not determine a student’s access to quality educational opportunities. At Meeting Street Streets, we believe in a holistic approach to student development and work to provide the experience and resources that facilitate student success in the classroom and beyond. To provide this, we make a twenty-year commitment to students and families, from early childhood education to college access support and scholarships.

The Spirit of Meeting Street Schools

Who We're Looking For

We are searching for people who strongly align with our mission and believe all students — regardless of life circumstances– can and will succeed. We seek people who have the motivation, drive, compassion, and commitment to ensure that all students reach their full potential. We hold ourselves to high standards and embrace accountability in our pursuit of outcomes that change the lives of students. High-performing people who desire to join us in our mission to change the status quo of education in South Carolina and prove that higher learning is not only possible but expected are encouraged to apply.

The Role

The school-based social worker is an important member of the school Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) team. In this role you will be serving students from PK3 - 8th grade as they grow and develop their social and emotional skills. Additionally, you will be supporting families needing wrap-around support including coordinating services around homelessness, food insecurity, mental health, and physical health Finally, you will be a full member of the Meeting Street faculty that helps grow the brains of not only students, but adults as well.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and facilitate Individual and group counseling sessions
• Implement tier 1 social emotional curriculum for all students; this could include teaching whole-class lessons and/or development of lesson plans for teachers to implement
• Participate in grade level MTSS meetings and be a proactive problem solver with your colleagues
• Analyze student data to create action plans on the school, grade, classroom, and individual level
• Identify needs of students and families and coordinate connection to resources including food pantry donations, clothing banks, community events, etc.
• Operate as the school's McKinney-Vento coordinator
• Serve on the crisis response team, including need for verbal and physical de-escalation if necessary
• Attend attendance team meetings and conduct home visits as required
• Complete normed assessment procedures in order to create treatment plans
• Analyze data to determine effectiveness of therapy and adjust treatment plan as needed
• Champion whole-school Social-Emotional Learning initiatives
• Provide professional development to teachers and leaders in areas of expertise
• Coordinate care for students across a continuum of supports, including those who are seeing external mental health partners
• Collaborate with other Mental Health Professionals during monthly professional development sessions
• Advocate for the needs of students and families
• Participate in group and individual professional development to improve your practice and knowledge-base
• Engage families in their child’s educational and counseling experience
• Arrange for opportunities for parents and caregivers to engage with school personnel including leaders, teachers, and support staff
• Other duties as assigned

• Masters degree in social work (MSW) or School Counseling, licensure strongly preferred
• Ability to respond with decisiveness in crisis situations
• Experience collecting and responding to data to implement and improve supports for students
• Optimistic, proactive problem solver
• Be nerdy and excited to learn and grow and share your knowledge with others
• Experience with CBT and/or TF CBT strongly preferred
• Background in trauma-informed and restorative justice practices
• Ability to relate and communicate with diverse population of students and adults
• School-based experience preferred, but not required

Meeting Street Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package. Meeting Street Schools is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. People from all diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

At Meeting Street Schools we are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.