Position Summary and Overview
The Churchill School & Center, a K-12 school for students with language-based learning disabilities, is seeking a full-time licensed middle school Social Worker or certified School Psychologist for grades 6-8. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the 6-person department of Mental Health Support Services within a vibrant and energetic community of educators.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Demonstrate commitment to Churchill’s mission and core values
Embrace and model Churchill’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Provide group counseling
Provide individual counseling when needed
Provide crisis intervention as needed
Develop and implement health and wellness curriculum, including sexuality education
Work collaboratively with teachers and other related service providers
Seek improved methods of counseling through professional development opportunities
Attend weekly grade level, team and department meetings
Other responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Provide parent guidance
Co-facilitate parent support group meetings
Involvement in Emergency Management Team
Collaborate with and make referrals to outside treatment providers and evaluators
As a member of the Admissions Committee, support the Enrollment Management Office through reviewing candidate files, conducting interviews, etc.
Participate in the IEP process and CSE meetings as needed
Provide professional development to Churchill faculty and participate in professional presentations to the parent community
Contribute to the writing of IEPs and participate in CSE meetings
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have...
LCSW or NYS certification as a School Psychologist
Experience working with, mentoring, supervising and/or building positive relationships with middle school aged children
Strong interpersonal, collaborative and clinical skills
Experience working with children with learning disabilities is preferred
Cultural awareness and the ability to connect effectively with diverse populations
Knowledge of, or willingness to continue higher levels of education to obtain knowledge of effective counseling strategies and methodologies for working with children with language-based learning disabilities
Patience, flexibility, good organization skills, and a sense of humor
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send:
Current resume;
Cover letter and;
references
in PDF format to: msresume@churchillschoolnyc.org. Candidates should make sure to outline all experiences relative to the position. Furthermore, Churchill works to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Please include your thoughts and experiences on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in a school setting and offer an example of your work with students through an equity lens.
The Churchill School and Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, national or ethnic origin, ancestry or any other characteristic. Churchill is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from candidates of color, as well as candidates from under-represented groups.
Churchill Mission
The Churchill School and Center, a K-12 coeducational college-preparatory day school, is dedicated to working collaboratively with students, educators, and families to help children with language-based learning disabilities realize their full potential. By building upon their strengths, we provide a rigorous program that teaches children perseverance, resilience, and the importance of self-awareness and self- advocacy. We prepare our children to become courageous, confident, productive, and caring people who will embrace the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century. Tolerance, respect, and active engagement are hallmarks of our intentionally diverse community. The Churchill School and Center recognizes its responsibility to the wider educational community and is committed to remaining a leader in its field.