BEACON ACADEMY OF NEVADA

School Social Worker
Job Description

Under the direct supervision of school administration, this position will oversee secondary school social work services. This position will coordinate House activities, Student Support Services and operations, and work in collaboration with BANV personnel to improve student performance. This position will assist in the development and implementation of student success plans and student programs.

Terms of Employment: 10-month per Contract of Employment

Salary: The compensation for this position is in alignment with the BANV Governing Board approved Salary Schedule; Salary Schedule based on years’ experience and degree held. Compensation for all positions are determined by the Governing Board and Administration of Beacon Academy. Consideration is given for experience and specialized skills in determining salary.

Salary Range: BA - $48,999 – 75,729; MA - $53,543 – 78,001; PhD - $1200 annual stipend
Classification: Salary Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support to administrators and teachers regarding the implementation of the blended learning program, including data tracking and analysis.
• Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of school performance initiatives.
• Facilitate, monitor, and track interventions to improve student achievement (ie. PBIS, Check and Connect).
• Monitor student data and provide interventions or wrap-around support to struggling students in Houses.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, corporation policy, and administrative regulations.
• Gather, evaluate, and disseminate research-based best practices to improve school performance and student outcomes.
• Seek, administer, and implement grant opportunities to support improved student performance and student outcomes.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain communication mechanisms to increase and improve interactive communication between parents, the school and the community in alignment with goals of proficiency and competency toward academic success.
• Identify problems in a child’s living situation (home, school, and community) that may affect the child’s adjustment, ability, and attendance in the educational setting.
• Develop and facilitate weekly support groups and provide students with strategies to cope with and overcome difficulties impacting school performance.
• Help to ensure parents’ understanding of BANV decisions, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute knowledge, skills, and techniques in the areas of mental health and human behavior to parents and school team members.
• Establish community partners and service providers to support the needs of BANV students and families.
• Develop and implement parent support groups and activities.
• Attend and participate in department meetings, in-services, and training.
• Plan, conduct, and participate in educational workshops and presentations.
• Assist in the establishing school policies and procedures.
• May serve as a member of school teams and provide information related to planning for the educational needs of children.
• Provide supervision and guidance for school staff, including provision of specialized professional development and training opportunities.
• Support social work practicum student services, programs and activities.
• Assistance and consultation with blended curriculum delivery of core and elective classes for challenged and at-risk students; and other duties as assigned.
• Has a willingness and capability to work beyond the normal workday.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Ability to obtain a School Social Work License within twelve months of employment
• Ability to use computer-based learning tools, programs and software.
• Evidence of appropriate levels of experience in social work and behavioral health.

Physical Demands:
The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that a person holding this position must perform in carrying out essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential job duties.

• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distance objects with clarity, identify and distinguish objects, and be visually observant of classroom behavior and learning activities.
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet and be cognizant of verbal altercations in the classroom.
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups.
• Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; ability to occasionally restrain or move up to 50-100 pounds if required to intervene during student safety issues.
• This type of work requires occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, or reaching for extended periods of time.
• This type of work requires occasional or frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling during crisis scenarios such as hard lockdowns, earthquake drills, etc.
• Sufficient manual dexterity and/or mobility to grasp and/or manipulate objects, operate mechanical equipment, and move about the work area.
• Ability to operate, activate and use a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and printer.
• Employees in this classification may be subject to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, high noise levels, and various work related hazards such as bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials.

Disclaimers
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Beacon Academy of Nevada is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Beacon Academy of Nevada does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disabilities, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran’s status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 Accommodations
Individuals with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations in order to apply or maintain employment, should contact Beacon Academy of Nevada’s Department of Human Resources at 702.726.8600.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Ability to obtain a School Social Work License within twelve months of employment
• Ability to use computer-based learning tools, programs and software.
• Evidence of appropriate levels of experience in social work and behavioral health.