What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER position at Excel Academy Charter Schools - Rhode Island?
Job Title: Founding Social Worker/School Counselor
Campus/Location: Excel Academy Charter Schools - Providence Rhode Island
Reports To: Head of School
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Organizational Overview
Excel Academy was founded in 2003 with the mission to provide a high-quality education to students in East Boston and Chelsea. Over the years, we have grown from one middle school to a network of four schools with 1,400 students in grades 5 to 12. At Excel Academy Charter Schools, we believe that when a student has the support and tools to pursue a productive post-secondary pathway aligned to their personal identity and values, it can fundamentally change their life trajectory. We present our students with educational experiences that allow them to grow and discover their best selves so that when they leave our halls, they can successfully navigate all of the post-secondary options available to them. You can read more about the impact of the Excel Academy model here.
At Excel Academy we learn from our students, families, and staff and make improvements. We have increasingly adapted to provide a holistic education that values our community as collaborators in the learning process, social-emotional support, equity for diverse learners, and fosters identity development. We prioritize an approach that is both rigorous and inclusive. Our team of passionate, intelligent, driven, and loving staff are at the core of the work we do.Growth Happens Here.
Understand how your identity markers (including race, class, and gender) impact your leadership;
Demonstrate understanding and respect for the cultures and languages of our communities;
Solicit and welcome collaboration and feedback from colleagues, students, families and the surrounding community;
Understand the impact of historical and structural racism and use this lens in your decision-making; and
Take action to demonstrate personal reflections and growth/be responsive to feedback and lessons learned.
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