Job Summary

The Albuquerque Sign Language Academy (ASLA) is in search of a passionate Full-time, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who is dedicated to integrating clinical practices to bring out the best learners that students can be. Applicants must embrace an inclusive, hands-on, and active approach to coaching students in addressing their own behaviors. Learning ASL, improving upon one’s abilities, collaborating with multidisciplinary academic teams, and willingness to be creative in working with all levels of student abilities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and community agencies to develop individualized support plans that address students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Conduct thorough assessments of students’ mental health status, behavioral challenges, and overall well-being using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Provide crisis intervention during emergencies or behavioral incidents to de-escalate situations effectively while ensuring student safety.
• Support students with special education needs by integrating behavioral health strategies within Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) frameworks.
• Assist in managing child protective services cases by coordinating with relevant authorities and advocating for the child’s best interests.
• Offer culturally sensitive counseling that respects diverse backgrounds and promotes inclusivity within the school environment.
• Facilitate conflict management sessions between students or between students and staff to promote positive resolutions.
• Educate staff and families on child welfare policies, educational compliance standards, and effective behavioral management techniques.
• Maintain detailed documentation of interventions, case notes, and compliance records in accordance with regulatory standards.

School Description:

As one of the most innovative educational programs in the nation, the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy is an award winning, nationally recognized, ASL/English dual language school that provides deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students and families access to a 21st century education that incorporates American Sign Language (ASL) and English in an inclusive environment. All ASLA students- whether hearing, deaf, or in need of ASL to communicate- learn in ways that better connect them to their family and community. The ASLA is the first and only state-certified ASL/English, dual language program in the nation, and is driven by the belief that ASL has a deep power to connect people, unite families, and improve the quality of life. For more detailed information about the school, please visit the website at www.aslacademy.com.

Overview of Social Work at ASLA:

● Manageable caseload that is supported by the social work team in collaboration with teachers and ancillary staff.

● Interactive and engaged advisory system where social workers partner with teachers to support the social emotional needs of their students in connection to parents.

● Collaborative approach to school wide support inclusive of both developmental, behavioral, cultural, and academic needs.

● Modified year-round schedule that embeds a two week break in the fall, winter, and spring, in addition to six weeks for summer vacation.

● Clinical supervision provided by a board approved supervisor for those needing approved hours to obtain a clinical social work license (LCSW) at no cost to the supervisee.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Public Education Department (PED) Social Work License (we have office staff well equipped to assist in PED licensure).[1]

● Functional/proficient use of American Sign Language-(or willingness to learn)

Contact:

Gabriel Cordova, LCSW

gabec@aslacademy.com

Call or text: 505-235-6637

Video Phone:

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person