School Social Worker/Counselor – Full-Time Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

School Social Worker/Counselor

• Full-Time Durham Nativity School Durham, NC Job Details Full-time $45,000
• $51,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Bilingual School experience LGSW Spanish Master of Social Work

LICSW LSW

Social Work License LMSW Social work English Mid-level Master’s degree High school diploma or GED Certified Social Worker Social Work 1 year LCSW-C Full Job Description School Social Worker/Counselor 2025

• 2026

Reports To:

Head of School Join Durham Nativity School as our next School Social Worker or Counselor and become a vital part of a team dedicated to student success. We’re seeking an individual with a passion for innovation to develop and lead a comprehensive support program that champions student well-being, ignites social-emotional growth, and paves the way for their future in high school, college, and beyond. This role demands an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to proactively connect our school with the wealth of resources available throughout the Triangle, including other schools, universities, and community organizations. A key focus will be strengthening our home-school partnership, creating a seamless and supportive environment where families are empowered and fully engaged in their child’s development. The successful candidate will bring a genuine commitment to holistic student development and an expert-level understanding of best practices in counseling and social work. You will inspire critical thinking and resilience in our students, setting a relevant and rigorous standard for their growth. Organization Description Everything we do breaks down barriers, creates opportunities, and fosters belonging to ensure all our young men reach their full potential. We are a tuition-free, all-boys, independent middle school. Durham Nativity School is a tuition-free college preparatory middle school that empowers students from underserved families to achieve academic excellence and fulfill their leadership potential by providing access to opportunities that they would not otherwise experience. By integrating community service, visits to partner schools, regular guest speaker sessions, and interactions with local businesses, organizations, and universities into their weekly routine, students become active agents of change, transforming both themselves and their community. The school is intentionally designed to be learner-centered. Therefore, the school and class sizes are both small. Class sizes are 12

• 15 students, and the student body’s capacity is 56. To educate the whole child, time will be divided as needed between academic, social-emotional, physical, and spiritual development. Responsibilities Upholds and promotes the Mission, Vision, and Philosophy of the Durham Nativity School Hours 7:30 am
• 4:30 pm
• Monday
• Friday Welcomes students and families
• 7:30 am Oversees purchasing and set up of breakfast, lunch, and snacks Supervises breakfast, lunch, and recess Strengthens the connections of home, school, and community by identifying and linking essential components to creating the best learning environment for the student, and to personalize and make education relevant to all constituents connected to Durham Nativity School.

Observes and monitors students to facilitate supportive counseling for student and parent as needed. Teaches character development and SEL classes. Oversees the school’s meal program and pantry. Facilitates Parent Empowerment Program (PEP) Executive Board meetings and helps set the agenda for PEP meetings. Assists with planning and programming for the school. Builds mutual communication and support among all Durham Nativity School stakeholders Develops systemic prevention and remedial intervention programs for identified problems Conducts home visits when students and families are on-boarded to the school Assesses and intervenes in the social and emotional needs of students in relation to learning, understanding, evaluating, and improving the total environment of the student; makes psychological testing referrals. Oversees the school’s Child Safety Policy. Performs any other duties as designated by the

Head of School Requirements:

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) 1-3 years of experience in public social services, school social work, or school counseling Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred, but not required Experience with adolescent, minority populations Positive evaluations from current/former supervisors Experience and understanding of more field work than office work with families

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00

• $51,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Language:

Spanish (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Durham, NC 27701 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Durham, NC 27701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person