Organization purpose

Montessori del Mundo (MdM) is a public dual-language Montessori charter school in Aurora CO. MdM follows the Montessori philosophy and curriculum and uses a research-based dual language model with the goal of bilingualism and biliteracy for all students. Academic instruction is given in Spanish and English to prepare students for the future bilingual world.

This role exists for the purpose of

Ensuring the best possible social, emotional, and educational outcomes for all students.

Accountabilities and Expectations

• Providing mental health services to children in preschool - 8th grade by guiding small groups, working with students one on one, and mediating conflicts between students
• Working directly with families to support social-emotional needs at home
• Supporting students with personal and psychological issues that may impact academic performance, behavior, attendance, and socialization
• Referring students and families to outside support services or agencies to help students cope with economic, emotional, or physical challenges
• Assessing students to identify the areas in which they might need counseling or assistance to be able to function effectively in a school environment
• Communicating with parents, teachers, and administration to provide a full view of issues facing an individual student, group, or entire school
• Maintaining case files and reporting/tracking student problems and progress to recognize patterns in behavior.
• Assisting with student remediation by providing counseling, treatment plans, or workshops
• Embedding Conscious Discipline Philosophy and strategies in all services and interactions with students, parents, and staff
• Collaborating with grade-level coordinators to create and implement school-wide connection activities such as assemblies, spirit days, kindness week, etc.
• Implementing programming and meeting data collection and reporting requirements for the School Health Professional grant
• Promoting justice, equity, and inclusion throughout the community
• Investing in families by building and maintaining positive relationships with parents
• Supervising and ensuring student safety
• Submitting student progress reports and other required paperwork on time.
• Supporting operations with regularly scheduled morning, midday and/or dismissal duties
• Providing a spirit of hospitality at school gatherings, public events, and family engagement activities

Qualifications/Individual Education and Experience

Required:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
• Colorado special service provider license or currently eligible for one with the appropriate endorsement for this position; School Social Worker (ages birth through 21)
• Native or native-like fluency in Spanish AND English, ability to provide instruction, communicate with parents, and participate in staff meetings in both languages
• Certification in Conscious Discipline or willingness to complete training within 4 months of hire date
• CPI Blue Card or willingness to attend the first available training
• Experience working with at-risk children

Preferred:

• 2+ years of experience working in an elementary Montessori or and/or a dual language program
• Upper or Lower Elementary Montessori Certification or willingness to attend the overview training

Skills and Abilities/Individual Capacities

• Solution-oriented; takes the initiative to resolve conflicts
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and foster collaboration with staff and families
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and make decisions based on summative and formative data
• Ability to lead from a foundation of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Ability to effectively manage time and competing priorities
• Commitment to Dual Language education and Montessori philosophy
• Desire to learn and grow as a professional
• Collaborative and open to feedback

Working conditions

This position will require the employee to move about the classroom and building regularly including climbing stairs, getting up and down from the floor, walking on uneven surfaces (playground) and may involve sitting or standing for extended periods. There are occasions when you may be required to be outside for a short period in inclement weather. This position requires some flexibility to attend occasional events on evenings and/or weekends throughout the year in support of the community.

Physical requirements

This position will require sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and occasional climbing on stools. Candidates must be able to navigate stairs and lift up to 20lbs.

Supports and Guides (Direct Reports)

No roles are supported and guided by this position.

Salary

The full-time starting salary range for this position is $53,750 - $73,750 annually depending on education and experience.

Application:

To apply, send an email with the subject line: Social Worker to . Include your resume (in English), a cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and what qualities you bring to your work (in Spanish), and your teaching philosophy (1 - 2 pages in the language of your choice).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,750.00 - $73,750.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Aurora, CO 80017 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Aurora, CO 80017: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person