SY24-25 PER SESSION VACANCY NOTICE # 1607: School Social Worker - College and Career Advising Training (Office of Student Pathways)

(CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND PROGRAMMATIC APPROVAL; this position is subject to budget approval and availability and may be withdrawn at any time)

 

POSITION:

Social Worker

College and Career Advising Training: Social Worker (100 positions available)

 

The New York City Public Schools aims to ensure every student is prepared for and on a path to a rewarding career aligned with their passion and purpose and offering long-term economic security. Access to high quality college and career advising is critical to ensuring students have the information, tools, and relational support needed to explore and understand their career entry options and develop a robust, high-quality, personalized plan to pursue their desired path after high school.

 

The College and Career Planning Team is coordinating a series of trainings during SY24-25 to build capacity to deliver high quality college and career advising and awareness support across high schools.

 

Program supervisor is Heather Hermansen, of the College and Career Planning Team.

 

LOCATION:

In-person at various NYC Public Schools locations throughout the NYC 5 boroughs.

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

NYCPS (New York City Public Schools) licensed and appointed High School Social Worker.

 

SELECTION CRITERIA:

At least three (3) years of satisfactory (Highly Effective/Effective) experience within the NYCDOE in addition to the following:    

• School-based experience with college and career readiness in the last three years
• Knowledge of all NYCPS (New York City Public Schools) policies and procedures regarding guidance and promotion requirements
• Willingness to learn new skills and commitment to attend professional development activities
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
• Member of school-based postsecondary leadership team supporting delivery of college and career advising supports
• Commitment to integration of college and career advising and awareness supports into current school-based role
• Satisfactory experience working with high school students and families within the NYCPS. Preference for specific experience with postsecondary planning and advising
• Commitment to working during the schedule below.
• Access to a computer and the internet, comfortable using collaborative software (e.g. Microsoft Teams, Zoom).
• Familiarity with NYCPS systems STARS, ATS, and iLog
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to meet deadlines

 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fully participate in scheduled professional learning events, including timely attendance and completion of all assigned pre-work, as outlined by the College and Career Planning Team
• Facilitate activities to support career navigation roadmap
• Collaborate with other members of school-based team to ensure documentation of individualized advising and key student experiences toward graduation with a strong plan in the STARS College and Career Planning Tracker
• Collaborate with the College and Career Planning Team to develop, troubleshoot and refine college and career resources and tools for school implementation.
• Fulfill other event-related duties as assigned by the Work Supervisor from the College and Career Planning Team

 

WORK SCHEDULE:

Up to 10 hours  from October 2024 – June 2025. Specific dates to be determined. Additional hours granted upon the approval of the hiring manager. Hours up to, but not limited to the approximate number of hours listed.

HOURS UP TO, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS LISTED. ADDITIONAL HOURS GRANTED UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE HIRING MANAGER.

SALARY:

Per Session rates as per the relevant union/organization of the advertised title (Collective Bargaining Agreement). Contingent upon funding availability and programmatic approval.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Application Form OP-175, your resume, and a copy of your Department of Education license must be received by the Office of Student Pathways no later than Nov 25, 2024. Once you have all documents ready, please complete and submit your application with uploaded documents using this link: College and Career Advising Training

 

 

PLEASE INCLUDE THE ABOVE CIRCULAR NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION

 

If you have any questions about this activity, please email hhermansen@schools.nyc.gov with the subject line: “Per Session Vacancy: Advising and Awareness Credential.”

 

Please visit the New York City Department of Education website for more information on per session opportunities: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/careers/other-jobs-in-schools/per-session-jobs