PHALEN LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES

www.phalenacademies.org

 School Social Worker

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

Phalen Leadership Academies is currently seeking a Social Worker to assist scholars with course selection, scheduling and will be the initial point of contact for student concerns that span multiple subject areas as well as non-academic issues. As our School Social Worker, you should be an expert on course and credit requirements and will work with our leadership team to establish counseling processes for scholars.

LOCATION: Hope Tolson, 2917 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20017

DO YOU HAVE:

• A Valid State License
• Working knowledge of federal and state student services laws, rules, and practices
• Excellent communication skills and strong analytical and writing capabilities
• Strong organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills

AND ARE YOU?

• Able to anticipate conflicts before they arise
• Passionate about working with students and families in underserved communities

WHO WE ARE

At PLA, we share an unwavering belief and passion for educating and empowering scholars from underserved communities driven by our Core Values: children first, respect, determination, continuous improvement, and gratitude. Our approach to leading successful schools builds on over 20 years of experience running educational programs for children, the latest scientific research, and the best practices throughout the nation.

To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we hire only the best of the best educators & industry leaders and invest heavily in our faculty through ongoing professional development and support. We value people like you, people with a dedication to excellence and a passion for helping all our scholars develop the knowledge, skills, and character necessary to succeed while fueling their aspirations for the future.

PLA is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify in all states that require it.

Please read carefully.

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

By completing this application you understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for PLA to hire me. If hired, I understand that either PLA or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of PLA has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

You attest by applying to this position that you have given PLA true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize PLA to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.