APPLETREE EARLY LEARNING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL·Washington, District of Columbia
The School Social Worker supports students, families, and staff by providing social-emotional interventions, behavioral assessments, and crisis support. They also act as a liaison between the school and community resources to ensure students are prepared for instructional success.
AppleTree’s mission is to close the achievement gap before students get to kindergarten.
To accomplish this mission, we focus exclusively on Preschool and Pre-K education.
We provide free, full-day public charter school programming for three- and four-year olds in 11 locations across Washington, DC, employing our innovative and award winning instructional model, called Every Child Ready (ECR).
This instructional model provides educators with tools and resources for “What to Teach”, “How to Teach” and “How to Measure Success.” Our instructional model is also used with partners across the nation.
We continuously test and improve this model through feedback from AppleTree educators, partners and other stakeholders to ensure that children are learning and exploring through play and appropriate instruction.
The Licensed School Social Worker is responsible for the support of teachers, administrators, families and staff in ensuring that AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School (AELPCS) provides optimal support to all children, especially those who need extra support in developing social competencies and those with challenging home situations. The Licensed School Social Worker brings an understanding of the psychosocial development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences to the educational process. Social workers help to ensure that children are physically, socially and emotionally available for instructional experiences that will close the achievement gap before children enter kindergarten.
This is an on-site position based in Washington, DC.
What you’ll do…
Support achievement of all students
Develop an understanding of the school’s mission, culture, response to intervention instructional model and school-wide behavior management plan
Ensure all social work policies and practices align with the school’s mission, culture, response to intervention instructional model and school-wide behavior management plan
Assist in the screening and assessment of students’ social-emotional and behavioral needs, including completing classroom observations
Provide specialized, data-driven consultation to instructional staff to support effective classroom management, preventive interventions and behavior modification plans
Participate in school processes designed to help children in need of extra support, including the Student Support Team and Multi-disciplinary Team
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work or counseling along with appropriate licensure such as LGSW, LICSW, LGPC, or LPC. Experience in an elementary school or early childhood setting is preferred.
Market context
School social worker roles in the District of Columbia are often shaped by student support needs, attendance concerns, and coordination with educators and families. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for an active DC social work license plus school-based experience, especially with early childhood populations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and highlight any school counseling, intervention, or family engagement experience in your application.
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