Social Worker

TITLE OF VACANCY: School Social Worker
LOCATION:  TBD
CONTRACT PERIOD: 187 days REPORTS TO:  Building Principal and Supervisor of Student Support   Sign on Bonus:  For the 2025-2026 school year, a sign on bonus will be provided to new hires.                                     The first installment ($2,000.00) shall be paid within thirty (30) days of the successful candidate’s start date (sign on bonus will be prorated).            The second installment ($2,000.00) shall be paid on the first paycheck in June 2026, following the successful candidate’s first year (sign on bonus will be prorated).                                                           If the employee does not complete 4 years, they will be responsible for repayment of the prorated amount ($1,000.00 per year).

 

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s Degree in Social Work
2. Completion of a 9-month school social work internship
3. Professional Educators License with School Social Worker endorsement
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills
5. Demonstrate capabilities in leadership, public and community relations
6. Excellent interpersonal skills
7. Knowledge of current federal and state laws and rules and regulations

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform school social work duties related to special education including evaluations, re-evaluations, assistance with behavior management, and effective behavioral/academic intervention strategies; home visits and meeting with parents outside of the school setting will also occur
2. Coordinate and support prevention services for all students within the building
3. Conduct life threat evaluations and risk assessments.
4. Assist in the development and implementation of the schools’ PBIS initiatives, including mediation, violence prevention and bullying
5. Assist in the collection, input and evaluation of PBIS data
6. Participate in the building’s problem solving team and consult with administrators, teachers and parents regarding individual students
7. Conduct functional behavioral assessments
8. Participate in conferences with parents, school and community agency representatives
9. Maintain an active and visible presence with staff, students and parents.
10. Provide professional development to staff
11. Actively participate in professional development opportunities
12. Continue personal and professional growth and apply acquired skills
13. Other duties as assigned

The District, in collaboration with families and community, shall develop in all students the knowledge, understanding, skills, and attitudes to empower them to be responsible life-long learners and citizens in an ever-changing world. This will be accomplished in a climate that promotes high expectations, strives to meet individual needs, and values diversity.