Virtual School Social Worker at ACCEL Schools

<h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the Team</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline"><span class="whitespace-normal">Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant</span></span> is a tuition-free online public school serving Indiana students in grades K–12. VPA Indiana operates through the Madison-Grant school district and is part of the Accel Schools network.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods. Our schools employ a diverse staff of passionate professionals who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. We are committed to increasing student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while at the same time developing ourselves via professional development, job embedded instructional coaching, and embracing a growth mindset. <em>Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.</em></span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Eligibility: Open to residents of Indiana</em></span></h2> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Works closely with the school grade level teams and other wrap around supports to support positive student behaviors</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Conducts Functional Assessments that incorporate multiple data/information sources, including formal/informal observation of behaviors that interfere with learning</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develops Behavior Support Plans that are built upon the concepts of positive behavioral supports and utilizes ethical, proactive, person centered approaches in order to impact a change in behavior</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Develops methods of tracking effectiveness of behavior support plans through the analysis of behavioral data and makes changes to the plan as necessary</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provides the necessary training and modeling to enable staff to effectively implement behavior support plans and instructional strategies in order to reduce or eliminate undesirable behaviors and increase expected behaviors</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Promotes student prosocial skill development through group instruction and individualized supports</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provides timely and accurate documentation, in compliance with policies, procedures and regulations</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Perform other duties as assigned</span></li> </ul> <p><strong style="font-size: 12pt;">About You</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Limited License Master's Social Worker with full or temporary School Social Work approval by State of Indiana</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Indiana residency preferred</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prior experience in the development of functional assessments and behavior intervention plans to facilitate successful learning</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong knowledge of community resources which may be used by individuals with emotional needs</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrate the capacity to identify barriers to student growth and the ability to analyze complex situations in order to achieve effective outcomes for students</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, families, other agencies, and the general public</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Employment experience supporting students in a virtual setting preferred</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proficient in writing reports and maintaining records</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent oral and written communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to communicate under stressful conditions</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Effective organizational skills with the ability to perform multi-tasks</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Has strong sense of integrity</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Has a “team player” attitude</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work in a diverse educational community setting</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Satisfactory completion of state required criminal history check</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About Us</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO &amp; Founder</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong>We offer the following benefits:</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong><em>Life benefits – time &amp; peace of mind</em></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Paid time off</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Retirement contributions</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Optional Basic Life and AD&amp;D insurance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Discounted childcare at <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fearlylearningacademies.com%2Four-brands%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ccharritt%40accelschools.com%7C5ea017ee751c49b0aea108dadeb80a8f%7C4f48161dd9724dbb83740fd5b53a0be7%7C0%7C0%7C638067179284917168%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=sWtnWAJWfHuyzoYypI7%2FG%2BMRrKasF2RPHe5dsNq3%2BKI%3D&amp;reserved=0">Early Learning Academies</a> locations</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Health benefits – stay well &amp; thrive</em></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Medical, dental, and vision insurance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Employee Assistance Program</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Voluntary short-term disability insurance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Voluntary long-term disability insurance</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Career benefits – keep growing</em></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.</span></p> <p>#LI-AB1</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>