About us

Bridge Preparatory Academy is a small charter school in Compton, CA. Our goal is to provide an inclusive, supportive learning environment for the community. Here at Bridges Preparatory Academy not only are we committed to giving the best education for students to prepare for higher education learning but also provide a supportive environment for social-emotional growth. These are the most crucial years of a student's life and we believe providing the best support both academically and emotionally will lead to their great successes in the future. Our school uses an MTSS model to ensure all students feel validated and heard while putting major on focus academic growth. We are looking for dedicated teachers and staff members who would love to make an impact in this community and provide the best educational and life skills for students to carry on through their years. We believe growth is not only for our students but for our staff as well.

Overview:

Under direct supervision of the Director, the School Social Worker will:
Support and provide services and programs for 6th-8th grade students.
The School Social Worker is expected to collaborate with all staff in building a coherent system of coordinated support within an Multi Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework that ensures access to:
> High expectations for learning and achievement
> Emotionally and physically safe and healthy learning environments;
> Caring and connected relationships with peers and adults; and
> Meaningful participation that enhances academic, social-emotional, civic, and moral development and elevates student voice.

Major Duties:
> Assess home, school, personal, and community factors that may affect students’ learning.
> Consult with teachers, administrators, and other staff regarding the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students to evaluate and make recommendations in developing and implementing an appropriate plan for students.
> Develop and maintain necessary tracking mechanisms and records to manage casework.
> Work collaboratively with staff and partners to advance student success and close equity gaps by reducing chronic absenteeism.
> Collaborate with staff and parents/guardians to support distance/blended learning curriculum and activities
> Conduct classroom observations, assess program implementation, and provide programs and services within a Multi-Tiered System of Support to foster a positive climate and culture.
> Collaborates with administration, staff, teachers, families and community to address needs of identified students.
> Works with the department to analyze policies, programs, regulations, social-emotional, legal and ethical concerns in order to provide comprehensive professional development and support services.
> Provide home visitation services, provide crisis intervention, conduct ongoing psychosocial evaluations

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid California PPS Credential in School Social Work;
Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW);
Two years or more of post MSW social work field instruction experience recommended.
Bilingual Recommended- Spanish Preferred as you will be working with many Spanish speaking families.

Must submit: >Resume >3 Letters of Recommendation >Credential

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $99,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check?

Ability to Relocate:

• Compton, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person