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Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School seeks a talented clinician to serve as an Adjustment Counselor for grades K-4. We are looking for culturally competent candidates that possess experience working as educators in diverse schools with English Language Learners and students with IEPs. This is an exciting opportunity to partner with other staff, families, and students as a founding teacher at an innovative charter public school in the city of Worcester. We welcome candidates to apply who reflect the cultural diversity of the Worcester community.MissionWorcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School will provide students with rigorous, real-world learning experiences in a supportive and nurturing school community, helping all students to become reflective inquisitors, articulate communicators, critical thinkers, and skilled problem solvers.

Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public Schools mission is to educate, inspire, and uncover the inner genius of all learners through project-based experiences. In partnership with local cultural institutions, we will provide Worcester students with educational opportunities that match their varied learning styles and needs, and prepare them to be the cultural leaders of tomorrow.About the SchoolWorcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is opening in August 2023 and will serve students in grades K-4 during the 2023-24 school year. We are chartered for grades K-8. As an EL (Expeditionary Learning) Education school, we believe in hands-on learning that focuses on three levels of student achievement: mastery of knowledge and skills, character, and high-quality work.

Visit our school website www.WorcesterCulturalAcademy.org. QualificationsBachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university.Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure as School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor Experience in an elementary/middle school settingA passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission-driven school culture.Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including students, staff, and families across a range of identities.Demonstrated student-centered, cultural competence and trauma informed skills. A decisive educator who can make difficult decisions taking into consideration the needs of students and the school community.Persistence in the face of obstacles, productive problem-solving to counter setbacks, and takes initiative to seize opportunities to make a change.Skilled at reflecting on how to improve, self-awareness of one's strengths and weaknesses, and willingness to take responsibility for actions and mistakes.Bilingual preferred. ResponsibilitiesDuties include, but are not limited to the following: Lead restorative practices for students of diverse learning styles and backgrounds.Meet with students for individual and group counseling.

Maintain appropriate documentation for each student documenting their participation in individual and group counseling. Conduct and write in-depth psycho-social clinical assessments for students.Provide recommendations that will help inform the most appropriate supports the student needs to be successful in his/her educational setting.Provide functional behavioral assessments and assist in the development of behavioral plans as needed. Implement policies and procedures designed to promote student safety, and conduct safety assessments.Attend and actively participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, interim placement meetings and/or other meetings; present the final assessments and/or observation and progress reports developed for each student, and contribute to student IEP development through the writing and monitoring of social-emotional and behavioral goals. Develop and maintain effective, productive relationships with school district personnel and outside agencies to facilitate student access to community services.

Along with other school staff, conduct training for parents/guardians as needed.Develop a plan of professional development activities designed to support program continuous improvement. Conduct staff professional development on issues related to social-emotional, behavioral, and environmental factors that impact learning. Conduct lunch groups or crews to foster and teach social skills. Support student plans for adjusting to and developing skills for successful transitions in school and between grades.Support Special Education team with IEP monitoring and compliance as needed.

Complete IEP goals, objectives, and progress reports for students with counseling and transitional services in their IEP.Assist in coordination of the 504 process and monitoring compliance of the 504 plans.Provide family educational workshops on identified issues related to child development, stress reduction, discipline and safety, and teacher/family/student communication.Conduct Home Assessments/Visits as required and needed.Demonstrate cultural competency, including awareness that variation in family forms exists.Serve on both school-based and system wide committees to address educational issues, adjustment problems, safety issues, and program development for students. Provide de-escalation and crisis intervention services.Provide social work case management for students and families.Provide staff consultation to support and promote student participation in the learning process.Observe students' behavioral and academic performance and record relevant data to assess progress.Collaborate with other educators and colleagues, including other teachers, EL Education school designer, service providers, and school leaders about students, classroom management, culture, habits of character, curriculum, instruction, and assessmentModel and demonstrate a strong commitment to: the schools vision and motivating others to do the same;the work of being an anti-racist school;student empowerment, and commitment to allowing students to play an active role in supporting the schools vision and climate; anda whatever it takes spirit to ensure that each student is successful.Demonstrate enthusiasm for fostering teamwork and collaboration to support excellence in teaching and learning.Show a commitment to continually seek out perspectives across a range of identities and can respond appropriately to the perspectives of students, staff, families, and other stakeholders.Join Our Adult CrewAt Worcester Cultural Academy, our faculty and staff collaborate and support one another and our students through a number of school-wide activities, events and celebrations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead and participate in these events, ranging from student and family orientation activities to celebrations of learning to graduation. We work together to support the safe and happy arrival and dismissal of our students, collaborate and plan together and use data to guide decision-making.

We are intentional about engaging our faculty and staff in the development of the Academy and of themselves. School-wide professional meetings happen before the start of the school year and throughout. Compensation: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Application InstructionsTo apply for this position, email the following to jobs@osv.org: Cover letter that addresses, but is not limited to the following prompts: Why are you interested in being an educator at a charter public school that teaches through hands-on, project-based learning and is set in the city of Worcester?Describe how you envision using the schools mission statement in your work at Worcester Cultural Academy.Resume Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation/gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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