Social Worker - anticipated opening

Social Worker - anticipated opening South Buffalo Charter School 145 S. Ogden Street Buffalo , NY 14210 Certified - Teaching - Social Worker {SW} Job Number 3300055443 Start Date Open Date 04/27/2026 Closing Date 06/30/2026 Social Worker Certified - Teaching - Social Worker {SW} RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS + Provide targeted mental health support through individual and group counseling to address developmental stressors, improve classroom engagement, and enhance students' social-emotional competencies + Proactively build and maintain trust-based relationships with students, families, and staff to create a sense of belonging and safety within the school community + Act as school liaison to the Department of Social Services (CPS) worker + Collaborate with instructional staff to provide inclusive classroom-based support, utilizing positive behavioral strategies and restorative circles to enhance student engagement and academic persistence + Be responsible for assessment and intervention with students and families + Be a part of the Crisis Intervention Team + Attend CSE meetings for students + Apply comprehensive knowledge of child and adolescent development to design and implement trauma-informed interventions that align with students' developmental stages and support their success in the classroom environment + Serve as the Restorative Practice Liaison to assist with the Restorative Practice implementation plan at the building + Facilitate restorative circles and conferences to resolve conflicts and repair harm + Actively participate as a core member of the District Restorative Practice Committee to align building-level actions with district-wide strategic goals + Serve as the primary liaison between the district and external providers, managing a network of community partnerships to provide students and families with targeted advocacy and streamlined access to essential social services + Coordinate various programs and services at the district and community levels, including the district's adherence to the Dignity for All Students Act regulations + Provide support and share expertise with the school community + Have excellent written and verbal communication skills + Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the building principal or district administration Requirements: + Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW-MSW plus NYSED licensure required) Preferred: + NYS School Social Work Certification Please make sure to complete an application by clickinghere (for this job posting. Job Attachment View Attachment Salary: From 43430.00 Salary: To 81367.00 Salary Competitive Y Appointment Status Probationary Position Status Full time Start Date 08/24/2026 Contact Person's Name D. Thomas or J. Williams Contact Person's Title Principal or HR Manager Contact Person's Email

Created: 2026-05-02