Working at Brooklyn Lab is unlike teaching in a traditional environment. Our faculty know the individual strengths and areas for growth of each of their scholars. By design, our schools are small communities where every scholar is seen, known, and heard.
Our faculty understands the value of collaboration. They share best practices across the teams and contents, engage in weekly professional development, get individualized feedback from passionate coaches, and work as a team to provide their scholars with a high-quality education.
We invite you to be part of a transformation in education and to inspire a diverse group of scholars with a lifelong love of learning. We are an unapologetically college-preparation program, and we know that exceptional results require exceptional preparation. We have an extended school year and school day, from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, to ensure our scholars grow at exceptional levels.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Student Evaluation and Services
- Support the Student Services Team in conducting diagnostic assessments such as
- Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) to identify scholars' needs and make referrals as appropriate.
- Provide mandated counseling services, facilitate social skills-building groups, and implement curricula to address student needs and reduce barriers to learning.
- Collaborate with school and network team members to determine the services needed for each student, based on their IEP goals and requirements, their personal goals, and
- Maintain secure, up-to-date confidential files on every scholar on your caseload.
- Complete confidential written notes of all cases and sessions.
- Complete Related Service Provider reports for IEP meetings, add counseling updates to the Social Development section of the IEP, create counseling goals, monitor state, local agencies, laws, and regulations.
- Maintain client confidentiality.
Team Participation
- Serve as a member of school-based teams to support scholars and provide confidential guidance to faculty and staff.
- Contribute as needed to the development and/or implementation of the school's social and emotional development and growth curriculum.
- Work in collaboration with the Student Services Team to make recommendations, complete evaluations, and conduct long-term planning and vision work for the
- Attend Wednesday Clinician Standing meetings.
- Co-facilitate Tier 2 meetings.
- Attend Tier 3 meetings.
- Guide for implementing intervention plans, PBIS, student observations, data collection, and accommodation.
- Model the school's values in all actions and communication with students, families, and staff.
- Respond to correspondence from families, school leaders, culture teams and teachers within 24 business hours.
- Engage in the staff learning and growth cycle of feedback at LAB, including surveys and ongoing coaching and development cycles.
- Make oral presentations of assessments, diagnostics, and observations in accordance with all confidentiality laws and regulations.
- Engage in regular professional development as part of the Student Services Team.
- Participate in school-based professional development.
- Participate in New York State Department of Education training as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Social Workers report directly to the Director of Student Services. They work closely with the School Principals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Bachelor's Degree in the subject area (Master's Degree preferred)
- LSW Certification in New York State, or, willingness to become certified
- A proven record of academic achievement as a student and an educator
- At least two years of experience working with students
- Experience teaching in urban and/or low-income areas preferred
- Commitment to LAB's mission and vision for excellence
- A growth mindset and the ability to work as part of a team
- Comfort with accountability and the ability to absorb feedback for the development of your craft and the scholars in your care
Whenever possible, LAB seeks to hire teachers certified in special education and/or teaching English to speakers of other languages, in addition to the subject they teach, to provide additional support to students with special needs and/or limited English proficiency.
COMPENSATION
Salary range: $67,789 - $104,578, commensurate with experience, education, and certification.
In addition to competitive salaries, LAB benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Short & long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Premium gym membership discount to LIFETIME GYM nationwide
- Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Annual professional development allowance
BECOME BROOKLYN LAB!
Brooklyn LAB is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and is committed to equal access for those with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
To prioritize our school community's well-being, health, and safety, Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School will require all staff members to have completed their full COVID-19. In compliance with federal and state laws, we will be offering exemptions to employees who, for medical or strongly held religious reasons, cannot be vaccinated.
