Monarca Academy Social Worker

THE OPPORTUNITY

Monarca Academy, which will serve students in grade 6-8 in fall of 2025 and grow by one grade level each subsequent year, is a community of social justice-minded and equity-oriented educators working to provide an identity-safe, and affirming, space that embraces and lifts up the brilliance of all students. At Monarca Academy, we eliminate barriers to success for all students; recognizing that our systems are what need to be “fixed” rather than our students. We recognize that these deficit perspectives have too long impacted the way in which we serve our students and communities. Inspired by the Latinx and immigrant experience, we develop leaders through high academic standards (Ganas), cultural responsiveness (Orgullo), and community building (Comunidad). 

We are eagerly seeking a Social Worker to add to our team as we strive to build the culture to live out our mission. If you are interested in a collaborative environment that combines an asset-based philosophy with high expectations for learning, we hope you will consider applying to join our professional learning community in service of our students. 

SCHOOL MODEL

At Monarca, we utilize the three values of Ganas (Perseverance), Orgullo (Pride), and Comunidad (Community) as our foundation. We want these values to be not only how we build our model for culture and academics, but how we operate and our way of being in all interactions, with our students, families, each other, and within ourselves. We leverage these three values to constantly reflect on how we show up for our students, how our teaching is shaped by our lived experiences and identities, and how we shape the sense of belonging we create for students. Please visit our website at https://www.monarcaacademy.org/  to learn more about each of the core components of our school model. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - All Social Worker work priorities revolve around the following domains:

Ganas - Support an environment to promote academic success for students:

• Provides mental health assessment and instruction/intervention at the school wide prevention level, at the targeted classroom/small group level and at the individual mental health level to support a positive culture and learning environment 
• Monitors students attendance on a regular basis and develops plans to support chronically absent students, coordinating family input and involvement in plans 
• Collaborates with school principal and teaching staff to obtain additional qualitative and quantitative data points, and to gain insight on student behavior to better support the learning process
• Collaborate with other educators in grade-level team and content area meetings, utilizing a student-centered lens to reflect on student needs
• Serves as Case Manager for Section 504/Disability which maintains case conference and monitoring compliance

Orgullo - Create the environment and relationships that encourage students to engage in cognitive risks:

• Supports development, and implementation of restorative processes, alongside the Principal, to build a humanizing culture of behavior support
• Provides individual and group counseling to students and families who need help with personal concerns or development problems. Consults with school staff and parents regarding strategies for supporting students with personal and social concerns
• Build and promote a culture of belongingness for students and staff, centered on an asset-based mindset about others, restorative practices, and honoring the beauty and brilliance of their lived experiences and identities

Comunidad - Build a collectivist culture that empowers and values our community

• Completes mental health referrals, collaborating with mental health therapists to monitor referral process 
• Collaborate with other staff, co-teachers, administrators, and community stakeholders to design supports for students, soliciting feedback as needed
• Promote family engagement and community empowerment by developing a partnership with caretakers and stakeholders through ongoing positive communication, home visits, and other activities that encourage active participation in student learning
• Accesses and links community resources to students, families and the school in response to identified needs. To accomplish this responsibility, home and agency visits may be  required.

Ongoing Development & Other Responsibilities: 

• Participate in weekly meetings with Principal and/or Executive Director, reflecting on systems for support and mindsets, receiving and providing critical feedback, and implementing adjustments to systems
• Engage in ongoing professional development and implement this learning in the classroom to best serve students. Topics include but are not limited to: Monarca Academy guiding philosophies, Universal Design for Learning and Culturally-Relevant Pedagogy, Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol
• Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year.  This could include but not is limited to: arrival/lunch/dismissal duties, attending staff and student field trips, open houses, parent-teacher conferences, home visits, clerical duties, and other events involving parents and students as needed. These events will be communicated to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible.
• Other duties as assigned

 EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND, LICENSURE, AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from a qualifying university or college
• Hold a valid current Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker license
• Previous experience working with children or adolescents in a school or clinical setting is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in computer software necessary for communication in person or online.  Includes but not limited to Word, Excel, Powerpoint and online communication tools such as Zoom, Teams, Hangouts, or others
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, extending to interpersonal skills with student, parents, and community members
• Ability to set and meet goals and deadlines
• Satisfactory completion of local, state, and federal criminal history checks
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (Preferred)

DISCLOSURES:

Alianza Community Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package. 

As an equal opportunity employer, Alianza Community Schools hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability. 

JOB TYPE: Full Time

Starting Teacher Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 (Commensurate with Experience)

Benefits: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 403(b)
• PTO