School Social Worker at Compass Charter Schools Share on X      Print Application Deadline

11/30/2025 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted 9/2/2025 Contact HR Manager
855-9374227 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
71,329 - 89080 Semi-Monthly Length of Work Year 202 Employment Type Full Time Job Description / Essential Elements:    Print   

Compass Charter School’s mission is to inspire and develop innovative, creative, self-directed learners, one scholar at a time. When we start with scholars, we start from a place of possibility. With scholars at the center, we have defined the desired competencies for Compass employees that support meaningful learning experiences and create the enabling conditions to bring our vision for scholars to life, creating a collaborative virtual learning community, inspiring scholars to appreciate the ways in which arts and sciences nurture a curiosity for life-long learning, and prepare scholars to take responsibility for their future success.

Compass fosters a work environment that is personalized, authentic, competency-based, inclusive and equitable. Our Core Values guide our work every day. Those Core Values are teamwork and achievement for all community members; inclusive, respectful communication and collaboration; and mutual respect and integrity. 

These are the essential requirements to serve in the School Social Worker role:   

Masters in Social Work, Counseling or related discipline with a PPS

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California Board of Behavioral Sciences)

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in school-based social work, counseling, or mental health services preferred.

Experience working with blended, online, personalized, and/or virtual learning schools preferred.

These are the desired skills to serve in the School Social Worker role:

Excellent communication 

Proficient in digital engagement; computer & software, including Google Apps, Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, AI applications, digital communication tools (e.g., gmail, ParentSquare), online learning platforms, the Compass Student Information System and other Compass systems.

Ability to work collegially with others in the organization.

Methods of collecting and organizing data and information.

Ability to have crucial conversations with subordinates and colleagues to support Compass’ mission and vision. 

Demonstrated understanding of mental health disorders common in youth (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma) and experience implementing evidence-based interventions.

Ability to identify scholar needs through screening and assessment and provide appropriate mental health services.

Essential duties and responsibilities for the School Social Worker may include:

Planning, development, and implementation of programs and services schoolwide that support scholar social, emotional, and mental health development.

School based oversight and case management services in order to support continued academic progress.

Provide consultation and professional development training to school site personnel on various topics including positive behavior supports, relationship building, and mental health. 

Monitor academic, behavior and attendance progress of scholars and make recommendations for appropriate interventions.

Assess, identify, and provide group and individual interventions to scholars with emotional, social, behavioral and/or attendance concerns.

Provides individual and group interventions in support of scholars’ overall health and mental wellness.

Assess school-wide social problems and situations interfering with scholars' access to an optimal personalized learning experience.

Provide social/mental health therapy to scholars and families.

Maintain case records and confidential documents to comply with mandated requirements.

Coordinate activities with outside service agencies, community programs for the purpose of providing referrals to scholars and families.

Inform the Director of Counseling Services regarding scholar trends, research, resources, tools to support school social work best practices.

Assists with organizational initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.

Although the Counselor has unique requirements and duties, we believe that all employees play a critical role in the success of each and every scholar. The following competencies are common across every employee:

Essential Competency

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I am a Community Leader and understand that I am a member of a global society. I feel a sense of responsibility to make a contribution both at the local level and in the wider world.

I embrace shared aspirations that drive organizational goals and actions.

I support initiatives to allocate resources in alignment with our Framework for the Future and Blueprint for Success.

I engage in a culture of high expectations and support in which each individual continuously strives to achieve our desired outcomes.

I support the design of widespread access for educational partners that support meaningful, equitable learning experiences and opportunities.

I am an Effective Collaborator who participates effectively to build understanding of concepts and ideas and completes authentic tasks and projects. I actively listen, strive to understand others and seek to be understood, using these effective communication techniques to create a safe environment in which everyone feels valued and is inspired to achieve common goals. 

I provide resources and time to support educational partners to effectively meet the needs of each and every scholar.

I leverage our shared ARTIC values to collaborate with colleagues and educational partners,  to navigate ambiguity and to make difficult decisions required to achieve our desired outcomes.

I incorporate and utilize strong communication systems to listen and inform colleagues, as well as our educational partners.

I value educational partners as active participants in the learning process and scholar outcomes.

I am a Confident Learner who strives to be my best self and recognize my purpose and value,  both inside and outside of Compass. I think critically and skillfully evaluate data and  information as a guide to form beliefs and take action.

I dedicate time to learn, practice and share my growth based on desired outcomes for all scholars.

I consistently measure the impact of my collective practice on scholars’ progress and utilize that assessment to inform next steps toward achieving our vision.

I develop strong relationships through consistency, compassion, communication, and competence in my unique role.

I am an Innovator who doesn’t limit myself by what is. I seek to create something new and better in service of achieving my goals and the organizational goals. I synthesize information and explore multiple perspectives to find creative and realistic solutions.

I support the transition from legacy expectations to the learner-centered conditions that support our Framework for the Future and Blueprint for Success. 

I leverage systems that embrace agency from individuals and teams.

I provide access to the tools and resources  scholars need to be successful, while also ensuring privacy, security, scholars’ safety and well-being.

I effectively use tools and resources to reflect and manage change, overcome hurdles, and measure impact.

These are additional, essential competencies for all Academic Staff to ensure each Compass Scholar receives the following educational experiences thereby ensuring progress toward the Compass Scholar Profile:

Essential Competency

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I Personalize learning by tailoring to each scholar’s unique strengths, skills, interests, and needs.

I develop scholar’s metacognition, self-regulation, and perseverance.

I amplify scholar voice.

I customize the learning experience.

I create Authentic, relevant learning experiences, grounded in real-world challenges that include applications for authentic audiences. 

I design real-world learning experiences.

I promote anytime/anywhere learning.

I spark collaboration.

I use Competency-Based Assessment, evidence-based instruction, assessments, and feedback cycles (based on progress toward desired knowledge, skills and dispositions) to drive learning. 

I use assessment and data as tools for learning.

I plan with a competency-based approach.

I leverage performance-based assessments.

I create Equitable and Inclusive learning communities that are collaborative and culturally relevant, where every scholar feels they belong and can tap into their full academic potential, contributing to the collective success of their community. 

I nurture a meaningful and engaging learning community.

I cultivate a sense of belonging.

I partner with scholars and their Learning Coaches to support each scholar’s ability to reach their full potential.

Work Environment:

Position is based in an approved home office in the State of California. As the safety, adequacy, and functionality of the approved home office is key, approval must be provided to work from any other location with the exception of the Central Office. May be required to also work from the Central Office, Learning Center, or other Compass location as directed by supervisor or the Superintendent & CEO. Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed to meet the needs of scholars, Learning Coaches (parents), and staff. Must be able to travel throughout the State of California for school-related activities. Note - you will be required to notify HR if any work will be performed in San Francisco or out of state for any period of time for review and pre-approval.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

 

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