Public Academy for Performing Arts

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

2025-2026 School Year

PAPA, a highly successful charter school focusing on college preparation and performing arts, is seeking a Full-Time Social Worker.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To assist students, families, and schools in the reduction of social, emotional and environmental barriers to learning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Incumbent must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation: Follows methods of school social work practice appropriate to identified concerns, including direct services, collaboration/consultation, and program development. Provides direct services including School Social Work assessments, crisis intervention, group, individual and family counseling/interventions and information/ referral to mobilize resources and services. Serves as home-school-community liaison. Develops and maintains relationships in partnership with other school personnel, community agencies, students and their families. Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings relating to the educational planning and progress of students in Special Education. Ensures parent participation in the student’s educational placement through home visits and other outreach activities. Establishes and maintains communication with parents regarding student academic, social/emotional and behavioral progress. Consults and shares information with teachers, administrators and other school personnel. Assists in developing positive behavioral supports and interventions strategies for students. Participates in the development and delivery of in-service programs for school, District staff, and the community. Provides case management services to support and optimize student success in the educational setting. Assesses the quality and effectiveness of school social work services and provides documentation, as necessary. Accesses clinical social work consultation and support from an LISW level 3 school social worker. Complies with the Code of Ethics and Standards for School Social Work Services from the National Association of Social Workers.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills. Interpersonal skills with diverse populations and ability to practice in a culturally competent manner in-person and on the telephone. Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others. Knowledge of District policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect. Knowledge of school community, needs of student populations, and Special Education laws and regulations. Knowledge and application of a strengths based systems approach.

REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Valid New Mexico State Board of Education license in Social Work 601. Valid and active New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners license.

 

SUMMARY: To assist students in the reduction of social, emotional and environmental barriers to learning and establish healthy effective relationships with others. Establishing connection to our school community is a key indicator of success. This position must be able to prioritize and demonstrate flexibility in decision-making in the moment.