Closing Date:
01/30/2022 Position Information:SUMMARY: The School Social Worker promotes and enhances the overall academic mission by providing services that strengthen home, school, community partnerships and alleviate barriers to learning.
This Social Worker provides support to both New Start High School and CHOICE Academy.
For a full job description, please see the attachment.
Reminder:COVID-19 Vaccine Verification. Per the order by Governor Inslee on August 18th, COVID-19 vaccines (or a qualified exemption) are required for all K-12 employees as a condition of employment. This verification, or determination of qualified exemption must be completed for employment with Highline Public Schools. For more information: see the latest news and coronavirus updates from Highline
The Highline strategic plan is centered on Our Promise. It includes five big goals for Highline students, supported by Our Foundation:

• Equity. We will disrupt institutional biases and end inequitable practices, so all students have an equal chance at success.
• Instruction. We will reduce achievement and opportunity gaps by using culturally responsive, inclusive, standards-based instruction.
• Relationships. We will know our students by name, strength and need and have open, two-way communication with students, families, and community partners.
• Support. We will increase student success by supporting their social-emotional and academic needs.

Highline Public Schools, District #401, reserves the right to privilege current employees in the hiring process. Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of protected status. See Board Policy 5010 for Highline's commitment to nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Any person having inquiries should contact: Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act (employees): Director of Human Resources, 206-631-3008.