• JobID: 5685

Position Type:
Special Ed & Student Support Services/Social Worker

Date Posted:
8/15/2022

Location:
Reeths-Puffer School District

District:
Reeths-Puffer Schools - website
REETHS-PUFFER SCHOOLS
School Social Worker

Qualifications:

• Must be fully licensed/certified Social Worker

Social Work duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide supportive, diagnostic and consultative service to students, teachers, administrators and parents/guardians/families of students with social, emotional and academic difficulties.
• Complete and present a written evaluation report to parents/guardians and the local educational agency within required timelines.
• Participate in the development and implementation of preventative mental health methods/techniques/programs based upon student needs and present level of performance.
• Assist in the development and implementation of measurable IEP goals and objectives.
• Facilitate, in conjunction with the LEA staff, the development of positive behavior interventions and behavior intervention plans.
• Provide staff development and parent/guardian training.
• Have experience working with preschool through high school students.
• Ability to manage a caseload in multiple buildings.
• Participate in IEPT, Evaluation team and other meetings as appropriate.
• Consult with other personnel including teachers, principals, other ancillary staff and parent/guardian to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain appropriate records, reports and procedures including, but not limited to, lesson plans, behavioral data and student progress on IEP goals/objectives.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of positive behavior supports
• Design and implement multi-faceted behavior interventions
• Understand the behavioral characteristics typically associated with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Impairments, Behavior Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, Intellectual Disabilities, etc.
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with parents and professionals
• Understand and works with the various support systems available in the community
• Understand Special Education regulations including the seclusion and restraint policy
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle emotionally charged situations
• Ability to train others to apply effective behavior management techniques
• Possesses a basic understanding of educational curriculum and instructional methods
• Others as assigned

Deadline to apply: When filled

Job Type: Full-time