2025-26 School Social Worker (Alliance Marc & Eva Stern Math and Science High School)

ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles' Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.

ROLE SUMMARY

Alliance Social Workers will provide school-based mental health services to students who experience difficulties in educational achievement because of social, emotional, adjustment, and/or attendance issues. Social Workers will also run groups with a variety of students and other stakeholders, and seek to secure a long-term solution to mental and emotional disorders and a wide variety of relationship issues. Social Workers will also provide direct clinical and case management services to students and parents, provide consultation and in-service training to school site personnel, and develop plans to improve students' well-being that will include follow-up procedures and evaluation targets.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as liaison between school, scholar, home, and community mental health and social service agency services.
• Conducts mental health screenings and ongoing individual mental health counseling services for scholars
• Participates in and contributes recommendations related to scholar social-emotional or behavioral functioning in meetings such as Student Success Team (SST) meetings and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings
• May provide Special Education Direct Instructional Services (DIS) Counseling and Educationally Related Intensive Counseling Services (ERICS), develop Present Levels of Performance (PLP) summaries, and goals, and track services in Welligent
• Collaborate with site Culture team around Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) implementation, fostering a trauma-informed resilience-focused and anti-racist culture, mental health and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives across tiers, Student Study Team (SST) meetings, and crisis planning.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver training to staff, parents, and scholars based on needs identified in data such as the Panorama SEL survey results
• Consult with teachers, administrators, and other staff regarding the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of scholars to evaluate and make recommendations in developing and implementing an appropriate plan for scholars
• Promotes and educates scholars on life skills, coping skills, and relationship-building
• Plans, prepares, and conducts outreach projects to increase scholars' and parents' awareness of available social services, through the Network, other public agencies, and private organizations
• Provides and/or coordinates presentations for scholars, families, and staff focused on mental health and emotional wellness for scholars, parents, and staff as needed
• Conducts suicide risk assessments and serves as a key member for crisis intervention and prevention
• Maintains adequate, timely, and appropriate case records, and reports
• Participates in ongoing professional growth opportunities to keep current with trends and practices in the field including those offered through the Home Office
• Attending and participating in group triad clinical supervision weekly and remaining in good standing with the CA BBS
• Supervise Social Worker interns as appropriate

THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults
• Passion for and commitment to the success of children from historically underserved and under-resourced communities
• Open mind to feedback and eager to develop professionally
• Flexibility, optimistic, comfortable with change and ambiguity, and able to learn quickly
• Entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment
• Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team
• Understanding of the nuances of urban school environments and school culture
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, reporting requirements, policies, and procedures governing social work practice, as well as knowledge of principles and practices of social casework.
• Integrated physical and mental health, parent education, social services, and resource components for students and families with an emphasis on leadership development
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity to issues facing children, youth, families and the community
• Familiarity with Welligent or similar systems of documentation
• A Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) credential in School Social Work, School Child Welfare and Attendance, and School Counseling is preferred, but not required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university
• A valid license as a clinical social worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences OR immediate registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker upon the date of hire. Must remain in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for the duration of the waivers permitted by law, not to exceed six years
• Experience working in a school setting

BENEFITS

• We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click HERE for more information about our health benefits, retirement options, as well as our paid holidays and leave.
• Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting school social worker growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support including professional development and support for new hires introduces the Alliance culture and helps to build school counseling skills.
• Leadership Opportunities: Leadership opportunities are extensive at Alliance, both in and outside the classroom. We invite aspiring leaders to join our Emerging Leader Cadre program or our Aspiring Principal Program.
• Recognition: The Counseling & Wellness Provider of the Year provides special recognition and compensation to a provider who demonstrates their dedication and exceptional ability to engage scholars.

COMPENSATION
$87,000.00 - $129,250.00

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.

Champion Alliance's Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance's mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate "college-ready" with pride in who they are.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates should submit an application. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.

• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way.
• Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at JoinUs@laalliance.org.