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High School Assistant Principal Social Services and Counselor
High School Assistant Principal Social Services and Counselor
Purpose of Role:
SPARK Schools is a network of affordable private schools implementing Africa’s first blended learning model for primary and high school scholars in South Africa. SPARK Schools provides transformational education innovation through our blended learning model, which elevates scholar achievement and provides the tools teachers need to serve their scholars effectively.
The blended learning model, which combines classroom teaching and online instruction, allows teachers to anticipate scholar needs and equips schools to provide personalized education at an affordable cost. SPARK Schools is pioneering this transformative education model to ensure the accessibility of university and careers for all.
SPARK Schools is a high growth, mission and values-driven and highly entrepreneurial organisation looking for dynamic people to join our team.
Role Summary:
The School Social Worker performs duties that are socio-emotional in nature and that deliver direct services to scholars regarding behavioural intervention and the creation of a positive culture and climate.The School Social Worker drives academic excellence through support with subject selection, progress tracking toward matriculation and the development and exhibition of exceptional scholar XC Projects. Ability to counsel students, parents, and staff, individually and in groups. Conduct assessments and provide training to SPARK Schools employees based on results of ongoing assessment.
Line manager: Principal,
Reports to: Child Protection Officer,
Responsibilities:
Promoting the general well-being of scholars
Working with families and making relevant referrals to organizations in their areas.
Offering mentoring and suggestions for Teachers and other school personnel
Developing and providing crisis intervention strategies to improve scholar success
Working to maximize coping skills for scholars in difficult situations
Provide individual short term counseling to scholars who have behavioral, and emotional challenges.
Facilitate support group sessions with scholars who have similar challenges.
Have administrative skills to create and monitor and case load, write weekly process notes and monthly progress reports on all sessions with clients.
Meet specific performance objectives developed jointly with immediate supervisor;
Provide support to SPARK Schools during crisis events/situations;
Provide in-service training and serve as a consultant to teachers and school staff members on topics related to research based practice in response to intervention, positive behavior support and appropriate interventions;
Maintain professional competence in the field which may include attending and participating in professional organizations, workshops and conferences; reading professional journals and other related publications.
Monitor school attendance and provide services to scholars who are frequently absent, and those who skip classes.
Create and maintain a school culture that values high achievement, strong character, and a love for learning.
Implement a highly rigorous and engaging instructional program that promotes content mastery, creative problem solving, and character development, which is consistent with SPARK Schools’ mission and vision.
Drive academic excellence through support with subject selection, progress tracking toward matriculation and the development and exhibition of exceptional scholar XC Projects.
Plan and execute the high school transition model.
Career guidance and support for FET scholars.
Drive academic excellence through support with subject selection, progress tracking toward matriculation and the development and exhibition of exceptional scholar XC Projects.
Consistently implements behaviour management policies and procedures that drive a strong student culture.
Develop interventions and individualised behaviour plans when necessary
Use quantitative (assessment) and qualitative (anecdotal) data to drive decision-making and instruction at the school.
Facilitate an assessment and data analysis cycle that drives instructional staff to analyse scholar performance, identify areas for targeted instruction and implement strategies to close achievement gaps
Conduct self in a professional manner at all SPARK Schools events and to all stakeholders.
Support scholar achievement by setting clear and high expectations for excellent facilitation and monitoring in all Innovation hubs.
Maintain a regular schedule of observations in all the innovation hubs and observation review meetings with blended learning facilitators to ensure that they can successfully plan online courses, execute monitoring and tracking, and implement SPARK Schools’ culture and behaviour management techniques.
Qualifications and Criteria:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and criteria:
Experience
4+ years of experience as a Social Worker
2 years of experience working with adolescents/ youth
Preferred Qualifications
BSocial Work/ Honors Social Work degree
English language fluency
SACSSP registration
Form 30 clearance
Clear criminal record
Qualities:
Grit: Persistence through challenges
Excellence: A track record of high expectations personally and professionally.
Mission and Vision Alignment : Understanding of and passion for the SPARK Schools mission to provide excellent education at an affordable cost.
Self Reflection: Finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities.
The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job description are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post.
The Kusasa Academy is an independent school situated outside Franschhoek in Groendal. We are a preparatory school ensuring that our learners’ holistic needs are met on a daily basis.
We have a very dedicated staff that work daily to meet the emotional and educational needs of all our learners.If you would like to work in a fast paced school with a high standard, please apply for this position.
Job description: We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Social Worker and Community Liaison to join our team at The Kusasa Academy. As part of our organisation, you will perform duties that are social-emotional in nature and deliver direct services to students and families. The ideal candidate will possess excellent proficiency in isiXhosa, Afrikaans and English and a deep commitment to fostering a positive learning environment, and a genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of students.
The person applying must have:
A relevant 4-year qualification
Registered with SACSSP or any authoritative organisation
Be prepared to participate in afterschool activities, the school’s sports programme and the school staff development programme
Willing to keep up to date with evidence-based research on learning and emotional developments of children
Identify with the values and ethos of the school
Highly adaptable to change
Experience in field work in similar communities – and help maintain strong relationships with community members, parents, local organisations, and other stakeholders.
Submission of an application does not imply that an applicant will be called for an interview. The Kusasa Project reserves the right not to make an appointment. Submitting an application does not entitle the applicant to automatically be called for an appointment. Failure to meet the minimum requirements of the advertised post will automatically disqualify applicants from consideration for the post. Should the applicant not have been contacted by the school by the 20 November 2024 the application was unsuccessful
