SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

Qualifications:

Holds a Pupil Personnel Services Certificate with a School Social Worker endorsement

Minimum experience working with families and community health and social services agencies as determined by the Board

Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy governing special education

Relates extremely well to students

Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Able to work under pressure and deadlines

Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

Reports to: Director of Special Services and/or Building Principal

Job Summary:

To help students resolve such personal, emotional, and social problems as interfere with their adjustment to school and their capacity to enjoy the fullest benefits of the education offered them.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Observation, Evaluation, and Assessment of Students

Participate in the evaluation, classification, and placement of all pupils with special needs

Assess students in terms of personal and family history, socio-economic, and cultural differences

Evaluate the configuration of factors within the home, community, and school as related to a student's current social and academic adjustment

Interpret the implications of significant social findings as a member of the child study team, and participate in educational planning for exceptional students

Observe pupils in the classroom and/or on the playground

Interview pupils as appropriate

Observe children in special education classes on an ongoing basis

Interaction with Students, Parents, School, and Community

Plan home visits or office interviews with family members to assess past and present history and development as well as family dynamics and interactions that are relevant to the child's adjustment

Maintain an ongoing relationship with families for the purposes of sharing information regarding educational planning and programming for the student, assisting the family in utilizing appropriate community resources, and providing counseling to family members and students to facilitate social adjustment

Initiate, facilitate, and maintain liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet students’ special needs, and refer parents and children to agencies when appropriate

Consult with the administration and staff regarding social adjustment factors of students in schools, at home, and in the community

Counsel groups of students and parents regarding social adjustment problems

Assist in coordinating, developing, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of individualized education plans

Attend and participate in meetings as deemed necessary and consistent with the needs of the district

Perform all duties required as a member of the child study team by federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy

Other

Serve as a case manager, as assigned, and maintain appropriate case records

Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules

Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information in student files

Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications

Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education

Adhere to the Statement of Public Policy and Code of Professional Conduct for social workers.

Seek assistance should emergencies arise

Represent the school district in a positive manner

Know and follow school district policy and chain of command

Perform other duties as assigned

Evaluation:

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the director of special services in conformance with district policy.

Terms of Employment:

By contract as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with federal and state law; administrative rules, and Board policy.

Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal conversation and to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person;

• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work and assessments, prepare and review documents, and organize documents and materials;

• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform repetitive hand/wrist/arm motions and to operate a computer and office equipment, and to occasionally physically restrain a student to keep him/her from harming self or others;

• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office environment, lifting or moving objects that weigh up to 25 lbs.;

• Job tasks require, with or without reasonable accommodation, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, and grasping;

• Must have a valid Idaho Drivers license and a vehicle to drive and/or must provide own transportation for job related activities.

NOTE

All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools

I.C. § 33-513 Professional Personnel

I.C. § 33-515 Issuance of Renewable Contracts

I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance

I.C. § 54-3201 et seq. Social Work Licensing Act

IDAPA 02.02.120 Local District Evaluation Policy—Teacher and Pupil Personnel Certificate Holders

IDAPA 08.02.02.27 Pupil Personnel Services Certificate

IDAPA 24.4.01.450 Statement of Public Policy and Code of Professional Conduct

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,188.00 - $60,847.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
To keep employees safe we are requiring staff to wear face coverings while at work.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Caldwell, ID 83605: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• If you do not currently hold an Idaho Pupil Service Staff Certificate, are you willing to apply for one?

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Social Work: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Pupil Service Staff - School Social Worker Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person