DIRECT SERVICE WITH FAMILIES

• Communicate with families to support scholars and help them become engaged advocates in their children’s lives; assist families in supporting their child’s individual learning needs

• Collaborate with community agencies to assist families in accessing outside services such as housing, medical, and legal services

DIRECT SUPPORT WITH TEACHERS

• Observe classes to provide suggestions for social-emotional learning

• Participate as a member of the MTSS and other school-based teams to develop interventions for promoting scholars’ academic success

• Consult and collaborate with school personnel in implementing strategies to promote scholar learning - Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting scholars’ participation in the learning process

COMPLIANCE AND COORDINATION OF THE IEP PROCESS

• Create measurable goals for scholars who receive support or services through an IEP and uses a variety of assessment tools to evaluate scholars

• Is familiar with and is able to support in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments and creating and monitoring scholar Behavior Improvement Plans

• Observe and assess scholars as part of the special education evaluation and reassessment process

• Enter ongoing social work minutes and notes into the compliance system

• Participate in special education meetings

• Maintain required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for reports

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Has flexibility and a solutions-oriented approach to being a part of a team dedicated to facilitating outstanding teaching and learning

• Uses data to drive decision making

• Is highly motivated, reflective, and creative – relentless in supporting all scholars

• Develops positive and productive relationships with all staff members and Legacy families, working in service of our scholars

• Is familiar with Special Education Law

• Is experienced in implementing and supporting Behavior MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) processes

• Is able to work with DCFS, the STLS program, and other support services

• Can coordinate multiple services for scholars and their families

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university

• PEL with social work endorsement k-12, school service personnel certificate (k-12)

• Experience supporting children and families in an urban school environment

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please apply online, Legacy Charter School Careers, where you will be directed to upload your resume. We will then place you into our hiring process, which includes interviewing with Legacy faculty and leadership and participating in a demonstration lesson.

COMPENSATION

Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. A competitive benefits package will also be offered.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Legacy Charter School is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. Legacy Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic background.