School Social Work Coordinator

As a School Social Work Coordinator, you will create an alliance between the school, family, and community to mobilize and coordinate services for children and families of Bezos Academy preschools within one of five geographic regions. You will work collaboratively to build the skills of staff, children, and families by providing services that include meetings and workshops, classroom visits and observations, crisis intervention, and staff training. You will implement the systems and strategies necessary to ensure all students are able to reach their full potential at Bezos Academy. You will be a resource to caregivers, developing strong community, school, and family connections.

You are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and achieving equitable outcomes for students in underserved communities nationwide, across all lines of difference. You have prior experience working with children under age six who have or are at risk of developmental delays or disabilities. You will collaborate with other regional leaders to reimagine an inclusive student support model in a network of tuition-free, Montessori-inspired preschools in underserved communities.

*Relocation support is available for this role.

LOCATIONS, START DATES, TRAINING, AND COMPENSATION

• Please see our website for a current list of existing and future schools (opening in the 2022-23 school year) and their locations in the Seattle-Tacoma, Dallas, Houston, Orlando, and greater Miami metro areas. On the application, please only select locations you are willing to work in and for which you meet the criteria listed in minimum qualifications, below, so we can match you with the appropriate interview team.
• We are hiring for School Social Work Coordinators who can start now (in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area) as well as those who can start in all locations in summer 2022. Please indicate your preferred start date(s) and availability on the application.
• Our new preschools are likely to open in the fall of 2022; some may open in early winter. Regardless of school launch date, you will begin employment in summer 2022 to attend training and prepare a joyful and supportive learning environment for all children.
• You will have the opportunity to attend a summer training focused on the Bezos Academy academic model and grounding in the Montessori method. By attending initial training and engaging in ongoing professional development, you may choose to earn, at no cost to you, a MACTE-accredited Primary Montessori certificate if you do not already have one.
• Starting salary for this role is $52,000 – $89,000 per year depending on experience, qualifications, and location.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in social work, psychology, behavioral sciences, or a related field
• Two or more years of professional experience working with children under six with developmental delays
• Deep knowledge of the instructional, social, and behavioral needs of children under six who have developmental delays or disabilities
• Ability to meet all additional training and eligibility requirements of Florida, Texas, or Washington, including clearing background checks, tuberculosis tests, and so on, with required documentation eligibility and training completion submitted through each state’s respective child care or educational regulatory agency prior to start of employment
• Strong personal commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and working across lines of difference
• Demonstrated skill in collaborating with families, the community, school staff, school leadership, and others to build trusting relationships and partnerships
• Valid state driver’s license, clean motor vehicle records, personal auto insurance (at least minimum coverage under applicable law), and access to a reliable vehicle

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• LMSW, LCSW, or BCBA certification Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) training or certification
• Knowledge of Montessori principles and overall approach
• Ability to meet all credentialing criteria for lead early childhood teachers in Florida, Texas, or Washington (please see Bezos Academy’s web site for details)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with local and federal legislation, regulations, and guidelines around special education
• Support teachers with effective co-planning and co-teaching structures
• Lead and model facilitation of child study and Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) meetings
• Conduct student observations and support school staff with the development of student support plans
• Model, train, and coach school staff and providers on evidence-based interventions and strategies to support students succeed in an inclusive program
• Create an alliance between home, school, and community providers to access, mobilize and coordinate services
• Provide information and assistance to families to help them understand their child’s disability and equip them with the tools necessary to support their child’s progress
• Create and maintain special education files, 504s, IEPs, resources, progress monitoring reports, related services schedules, and regional special education database
• Lead all aspects of Section 504 including conducting meetings for new and returning students, developing, and implementing 504 plans
• Serve as liaison between local district, family, and school team for initial referrals
• Collaborate with regional early intervention providers to ensure seamless transition into the school environment