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About the Role

Uncommon Schools is seeking dedicated professionals to join our network of high-performing public charter schools. We are committed to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities, focusing on closing the college completion gap and preparing students for success. We invest in our educators through coaching, feedback, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a relentless drive to improve the minds and lives of students.
• Implement and enhance the school’s systems and culture.
• Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior.
• Implement activities to help students meet academic and social standards.
• Implement assessments that measure progress towards academic and social standards.
• Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic and community standards.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Engage families in their children’s education.
• Respond to family concerns promptly and effectively.
• Commit to professional growth.
• Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.
• Share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities.
• Help complete necessary school wide duties for the successful and orderly functioning of the school.
• Provide appropriate supervision of students during class, breaks, meals, specials, and transitions.
• Attend and participate in events outside of normal school hours.
• Collaborate with teachers in planning grade level meetings, department meetings, staff meetings, and other professional development activities.
• Adhere to the policies, standards, and school-wide responsibilities described in the School’s Faculty & Staff Handbook.
• Consistently demonstrate belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core values and educational philosophy.
• Seek state social worker certification on a timeline determined by the Principal.
• Provide crisis intervention and behavior management to expedite students’ return to classrooms.
• Provide one-on-one counseling or group counseling as needed to students and families.
• Coordinate school meetings with families.
• Identify and train others to identify students and family members who may benefit from regular one-on-one counseling or group counseling.
• Develop and implement curriculum for social and emotional development/intervention with students.
• Manage administrative and appropriate direct-service elements of the referral process for social services and special education services.
• Conduct regular needs-assessments of current and emerging student and family needs.
• Use needs-assessments to identify and cultivate internal and external resources and services.
• Refer individuals and families to external resources and services.
• Monitor and facilitate the delivery of external resources and services.
• Evaluate impact and quality of external resources and services.
• Administer records, documentation, and other compliance activities.
• Partner with the Dean of Students to design and coordinate family-engagement and family-education activities.
• Coordinate Monthly Family meetings.
• Coordinate Home visits and records procurement for newly enrolled students.
• Coordinate Workshops to educate families, staff, and/or students on specific issues.
• Coordinate Pot Lucks, Family Nights, and other community-building events.

Requirements

• Drive to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom.
• Proven track-record of high achievement.
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Master’s degree in Social Work is required in NJ.
• Experience working with and in urban schools is highly preferred.
• Valid State Certification is helpful but not required.
• Valid School Social Worker Endorsement is required in NJ.
• Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.
• New York State certified in at least one of the following areas 1) School Counselor 2) licensed master of social work (LMSW) 3) licensed clinician of social work (LCSW) to apply for a Social Worker position in NYC schools.

Skills

• Crisis intervention
• Behavior management
• One-on-one counseling
• Group counseling
• Family engagement
• Family education
• Needs-assessment
• Resource cultivation
• Referral management
• Service monitoring
• Service evaluation
• Record administration
• Documentation
• Compliance activities

Location

• Boston
• Camden
• New York City
• Newark
• Rochester

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry Level
• Mid Level

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree in Social Work
• School Counselor Certification
• Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW)
• Licensed Clinician of Social Work (LCSW)

Salary/Compensations

• $19.96 per hour to $26.10 per hour

Benefits

• Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
• Extensive, best-in-class training and development.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA).
• Financial Planning.
• 403(b) retirement savings program + employer match.
• Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.).
• Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits.

About the Company

• Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities.
• Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond.
• Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success.
• We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership.
• Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!
• Our people are what make us Uncommon.
• We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.
• Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.
• At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive.
• We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color.
• Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

Equal Opportunity

• As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
• We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions.
• If you would like to request an accommodation, please email [email protected].