STEP: School Behavior Consultant (Eligibility Application)
School District of PhiladelphiaUnited States
Posted December 1, 2025
55000 - 65000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The School District of Philadelphia serves a diverse population of 200,000 school‑aged children across the city, delivering a comprehensive public education system that emphasizes academic excellence and lifelong learning. Its core mission is to provide high‑quality instruction that empowers every student to reach their intellectual and social potential, while its vision centers on ensuring that every child graduates ready for success. The district distinguishes itself through a deep commitment to equity and civil rights, fostering inclusive environments that celebrate racial and ethnic diversity. For forward‑thinking administrators and educators, the district offers abundant opportunities to lead innovative programs that transform education and strengthen community partnerships.
Job Description
Builds infrastructure in the school community for understanding child behavior. Identifies and builds upon strengths, and empowers all adults in the school to appropriately intervene with students with developmentally appropriate, but problematic behaviors; behaviors that may put them at risk; and students with behaviors manifesting from identified behavioral health needs.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in social work or professional counseling or marriage and family therapy
- Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience in school-based behavioral health performing family counseling, social work, behavioral health referrals/interventions, outreach work with at-risk children in a school or community setting
- Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania license as a social worker, clinical social worker, professional counselor, or marriage and family therapist
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
