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Date: Thu, 09 May 2013 10:14:03 -0400 From: "Bonnie Fisher" <[log in to unmask]> To: "Carol Amendola" <[log in to unmask]>, "Helen Hartnett" <[log in to unmask]>, "Jacki Englehardt" <[log in to unmask]>, "Linda Ferrise" <[log in to unmask]>, "Lori Fell" <[log in to unmask]>, "Samuel Leizear" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: District of Columbia Public Schools - full time job for MSW (MountaineerTRAK job ID - 18766) Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="=__Part2616F13B.0__=" --=__Part2616F13B.0__= Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="=__Part2616F13B.1__=" --=__Part2616F13B.1__= Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Our students need your expertise, passion and leadership. We are looking for highly motivated and skilled talent to join our team at the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming and improving educational outcomes for our students. In DCPS, 4,000 teachers serve the needs of 46,000 students across 110 schools. As part of a comprehensive reform effort to become the best urban school system in America, DCPS intends to have the highest-performing, best paid, most satisfied, and most honored educator force in the nation whose work drives significant achievement gains for DCPS students. The Social Worker is part of the Office of Special Education (OSE) team and is based at local schools through the Office of Youth Engagement (OYE). These offices are responsible for providing services to students with special needs and the general education student population. As such, the Social Worker is involved in the following six (6) key areas: (1) preventive work with students, staff, and families that promotes positive school climate and social/emotional well-being; (2) program development to meet the unique needs of the school; (3) program planning that contributes to the development of school-wide policies; (4) advocacy that supports students and families; (5) direct services to students and families; and (6) and special education. Responsibilities Preventive work with students, staff, and families • Providing consultation to school staff and parents to facilitate student educational, social, and emotional growth. • Obtaining information concerning the effects of environment, including family, cultural, and economic disadvantages that may be adversely affecting student progress. • Conducting home visits that encourage home/school communication. • Working collaboratively with the Student Support Team (SST) to develop plans of assistance for students at risk of academic and/or behavioral difficulty. • Coordinating school and community services. • Serving as the home-school-community liaison responsible for effective resource utilization and positive relations with stakeholders. Program Development • Conducting needs assessments. • Planning for support services both within and outside the school. • Facilitating special support groups, i.e. students with incarcerated parents, grief and loss, divorce, teen parents, conflict resolution, etc. as needed. • Managing family resource centers, where parents/guardians can access needed information and participate in opportunities to learn how to support their student(s). Program Planning • Working with administrators to implement effective policies that address school safety, school attendance, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, child abuse, and neglect. Advocacy • Serving as a mediator within the school. • Communicating with other agencies involved with students. • Attending court hearings as a DC Public Schools representative. • Making appropriate referrals for community resources. Direct Services • Providing individual counseling. • Providing group counseling. • Providing psycho-education. • Providing crisis intervention. • Providing parent training. Special Education • Serving as a member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). • Conducting social work evaluations and other related assessments for initial evaluations and re-evaluations. • Providing related services as prescribed by Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), including social skills, life skills, and transitional skills that can be transferred from school to community. • Participating in MDT, IEP, manifestation determination, and other related meetings. • Working collaboratively within the classroom setting to implement student IEPs. • Collecting data for the purpose of monitoring social/emotional progress and evaluating effectiveness of services. • Providing technical assistance on strategies that improve outcomes for special education students. • Coordinating the design and implementation of behavior intervention plans and functional behavior assessments. • Keeping thorough records of each student receiving services. • Completing student progress reports. Qualifications • Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW). • District of Columbia Government, Department of Health Professional License, which must be renewed every two (2) years by obtaining the required continuing education units: • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) • District of Columbia Certification as a School Social Worker, which must be maintained throughout employment with DC Public Schools. • At least three (3) years of work experience as a Social Worker in an urban school/setting with a track record of high student achievement. • Ability to conduct clinical interviews and write comprehensive social history evaluations. • Ability to administer, interpret, and analyze related assessment instruments. Personal Qualities of Top Candidates • Commitment to Equity: Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education. • Leadership: Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations. • Focus on Data-Driven Results: Relentlessly pursues the mastery of instruction based on student performance, and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains. • Innovative Problem-Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions. • Adaptability: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations. • Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others. How to apply: To apply, visit our website at www.joindcpublicschools.com, and complete our online application. Questions If you have any questions, please email us at [log in to unmask], or call us at (202) 299-2145. Stay Informed! Follow us on Twitter at @DCPSJobs, or become a fan of DCPS Jobs on Facebook. *Qualifications: See "Job Description" *Application Instructions: To apply, visit our website at www.joindcpublicschools.com, and complete our online application. On-line Application Address : www.joindcpublicschools.com --=__Part2616F13B.1__= Content-Type: text/html; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Description: HTML <HTML><HEAD> <META content=3D"text/html; charset=3Dutf-8" http-equiv=3DContent-Type> <META name=3DGENERATOR content=3D"MSHTML 10.00.9200.16540"></HEAD> <BODY style=3D"FONT: 10pt Segoe UI; MARGIN: 4px 4px 1px"> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Our students need = your expertise, passion and leadership. <?xml:namespace prefix =3D "o" ns = =3D "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>= <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">We are looking for = highly motivated and skilled talent to join our team at the District of = Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). We seek individuals who are passionate = about transforming and improving educational outcomes for our students. = <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>= <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">In DCPS, 4,000 = teachers serve the needs of 46,000 students across 110 schools. As part of = a comprehensive reform effort to become the best urban school system in = America, DCPS intends to have the highest-performing, best paid, most = satisfied, and most honored educator force in the nation whose work drives = significant achievement gains for DCPS students. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>= <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The Social Worker is = part of the Office of Special Education (OSE) team and is based at local = schools through the Office of Youth Engagement (OYE). These offices are = responsible for providing services to students with special needs and the = general education student population. As such, the Social Worker is = involved in the following six (6) key areas: (1) preventive work with = students, staff, and families that promotes positive school climate and = social/emotional well-being; (2) program development to meet the unique = needs of the school; (3) program planning that contributes to the = development of school-wide policies; (4) advocacy that supports students = and families; (5) direct services to students and families; and (6) and = special education. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>= <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Responsibilities = <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>= <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Preventive work with = students, staff, and families <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Providing = consultation to school staff and parents to facilitate student educational,= social, and emotional growth. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Obtaining = information concerning the effects of environment, including family, = cultural, and economic disadvantages that may be adversely affecting = student progress. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Conducting = home visits that encourage home/school communication. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Working = collaboratively with the Student Support Team (SST) to develop plans of = assistance for students at risk of academic and/or behavioral difficulty. = <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Coordinatin= g school and community services. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Serving as = the home-school-community liaison responsible for effective resource = utilization and positive relations with stakeholders. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>= <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Program Development = <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Conducting = needs assessments. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Planning = for support services both within and outside the school. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Facilitatin= g special support groups, i.e. students with incarcerated parents, grief = and loss, divorce, teen parents, conflict resolution, etc. as needed. = <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Managing = family resource centers, where parents/guardians can access needed = information and participate in opportunities to learn how to support their = student(s). <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>= <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Program Planning = <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Working = with administrators to implement effective policies that address school = safety, school attendance, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, child abuse, = and neglect. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>= <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Advocacy <o:p></o:p><= /P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Serving as = a mediator within the school. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Communicati= ng with other agencies involved with students. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Attending = court hearings as a DC Public Schools representative. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Making = appropriate referrals for community resources. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>= <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Direct Services = <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Providing = individual counseling. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Providing = group counseling. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Providing = psycho-education. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Providing = crisis intervention. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Providing = parent training. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>= <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Special Education = <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Serving as = a member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Conducting = social work evaluations and other related assessments for initial = evaluations and re-evaluations. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Providing = related services as prescribed by Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), = including social skills, life skills, and transitional skills that can be = transferred from school to community. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Participati= ng in MDT, IEP, manifestation determination, and other related meetings. = <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Working = collaboratively within the classroom setting to implement student IEPs. = <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Collecting = data for the purpose of monitoring social/emotional progress and evaluating= effectiveness of services. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Providing = technical assistance on strategies that improve outcomes for special = education students. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Coordinatin= g the design and implementation of behavior intervention plans and = functional behavior assessments. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Keeping = thorough records of each student receiving services. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Completing = student progress reports. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>= <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>= <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Qualifications = <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 = Master=E2=80=99s degree in Social Work (MSW). <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 District = of Columbia Government, Department of Health Professional License, which = must be renewed every two (2) years by obtaining the required continuing = education units: <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Licensed = Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 District = of Columbia Certification as a School Social Worker, which must be = maintained throughout employment with DC Public Schools. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 At least = three (3) years of work experience as a Social Worker in an urban = school/setting with a track record of high student achievement. <o:p></o:p>= </P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Ability to = conduct clinical interviews and write comprehensive social history = evaluations. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Ability to = administer, interpret, and analyze related assessment instruments. = <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>= <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Personal Qualities = of Top Candidates <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Commitment = to Equity: Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that = every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an = excellent education. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Leadership:= Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and = challenging situations. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Focus on = Data-Driven Results: Relentlessly pursues the mastery of instruction based = on student performance, and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable = student achievement gains. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Innovative = Problem-Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees = challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes initiative = to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Adaptabilit= y: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in = shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformati= on effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations. = <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">=E2=80=A2 Teamwork: = Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, = constant learning and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its = forms; respects and is committed to learning from others. <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>= <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">How to apply: = <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">To apply, visit our = website at www.joindcpublicschools.com, and complete our online application= .<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>= <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Questions <o:p></o:p>= </P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">If you have any = questions, please email us at [log in to unmask], or call us at (202) = 299-2145.<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p> </o:p></P>= <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Stay Informed! = <o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Follow us on Twitter = at @DCPSJobs, or become a fan of DCPS Jobs on Facebook.<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">*Qualifications:<SPAN= style=3D"mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>See "Job Description"<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">*Application = Instructions:<SPAN style=3D"mso-tab-count: 1">  = ; </SPAN><o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">To apply, visit our = website at www.joindcpublicschools.com, and complete our online application= .<o:p></o:p></P> <P class=3DMsoNoSpacing style=3D"MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">On-line Application = Address<SPAN style=3D"mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>:<SPAN = style=3D"mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>www.joindcpublicschools.com<o:p></= o:p></P></BODY></HTML> --=__Part2616F13B.1__=-- --=__Part2616F13B.0__=--