Social Worker (SY 25-26)

ABOUT MERIDIAN PCS

Meridian is a PreK-8th grade school located in Washington DC’s vibrant U Street Corridor. Our mission is to inspire a passion for learning in our students and to help them build their self-confidence and self-respect through academic achievement. As one of the oldest public charter schools in the city, our campuses support about 600 racially and ethnically diverse students from all wards of Washington, DC. Approximately 25% of our students are English language learners (multilingual learners). One-third of students live in the surrounding neighborhood and approximately 50% live in Ward 1. Meridian’s elementary PreK-5th grade campus is located in DC’s vibrant U Street Corridor. Meridian’s middle school campus, grades 6-8, is located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood.

Meridian draws on the strengths of our neighborhood and our partnerships with community organizations to support our students and families. The city is our classroom; as an emerging EL Education school, we prepare our students to be active citizens and create a better world. Through language learning, a rich and rigorous curriculum, and the schoolwide values of curiosity, respect, resilience, and leadership, we support students in achieving their highest aspirations.

Join us as we continue to take Meridian from good to great! For additional information about Meridian visit mpcs-dc.org.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking resumes for a LICSW-certified Social Worker opening at Meridian PCS for the 2025-26 school year. The Social Worker will be responsible for duties in the following areas:

• Providing one-on-one and small group counseling to students for the purposes of:
  • meeting IEP-mandates
  • meeting goals of students referred through the Student Support Team (SST) and Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
  • supporting students with short term crisis intervention
  • increasing social skills, anger management, self-esteem, and conflict resolution, and
  • ultimately, improving classroom performance
• Conducting needs assessments, social evaluations, and other related assessments
• Collecting data for the purpose of monitoring social/emotional progress and evaluating effectiveness of services
• Maintain accurate, complete and correct records, and submitting such records in a timely manner as required by established deadlines.
• Participating in MDT, SST, IEP, manifestation determination, and other related meetings
• Meeting with teachers regularly to discuss counseling case reviews, behavior plan progress, social emotional curriculum planning as well as other concerns
• Working collaboratively within the classroom setting to implement student IEPs
• Working collaboratively with the SST to develop plans of assistance for students at risk of academic and/or behavioral difficulty.
• Conducting home visits that encourage home/school communication
• Serving as the home-school-community liaison responsible for effective resource utilization and positive relations with families
• Serving as an advocate for parents and families in need
• Providing workshops for teachers, parents, and families
• Collaborating with outside agencies to share information and ensure creation of seamless service delivery plans for students
• Supervising one Licensed Graduate Social Worker

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctorate in social work, counseling, psychology or related field required
• Licensed or certified as a LICSW in the District of Columbia
• Minimum of two years clinical experience required
• Experience working as a school counselor or social worker in school-based settings, preferably in an urban setting
• Energetic, flexible, creative, innovative individual who can develop strengths-based, student-centered support plans that boost learning for students
• Ability to collaborate with families, school staff, and the community
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, follow-through, and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Meridian teachers and staff are compensated competitively for their time and have opportunities to earn additional income through leadership opportunities at the school level, offering extracurricular clubs and sports for students, and facilitating tutoring programs. In the 2024-25 school year, the pay scale for teachers ranged from $61,000 -$99,000, based on level of education and years of experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Do you embody a love of learning? Do you believe in the importance of educating the whole child? Do you want to join a collaborative team driving continued student growth from good to great? Apply today!

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Meridian Public Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School’s EEO policy prohibits discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Meridian PCS prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. Under this policy, equal employment opportunity is required in recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as required by applicable law.