Closing Date:
5/21/2024 or until filled

Position Purpose:
The social worker will work under the general supervision of the school principal. Key position responsibilities include providing students, parents, and guardians with individually-tailored consultation, resources, and referrals to maximize the student experience, address student social/emotional needs, and help students overcome barriers. The social worker should conform to the standards established by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics.
Work Schedule/Position Information:

• Salary range - $53,140 - $93,410
• Salary is based on years of experience
• Contract days - 212 days (Specific work schedule to be determined by the school principal in consultation with the director of student services.)

Essential Functions:

• Conducts assessments and evaluations to determine the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students in order to provide effective intervention strategies leading to academic success
• Performs casework services with students and parents to encourage parental understanding of, and participation in, overcoming challenges to maximize the educational experience of students
• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations, and institutions
• Serves as a resource to students and parents to counseling services that will lead to increased student personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management
• Serves as a liaison between home and school
• Provides social work case management support for Pattonville Heights Middle School, Bridgeway Elementary and Parkwood Elementary.
• Assists administrators with issues relative to IDEA, 504, and the Missouri Division of Family Services
• Acquires professional knowledge of current developments in the field by attending seminars, workshops, professional meetings, and/or by conducting research
• Provides crisis intervention services
• Assists teachers, administrators, counselors, and nurses in the identification and reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect
• Organizes and maintains systems for accurate and complete record-keeping as required by district/department procedures and applicable laws
• Supports parental/guardian involvement in their child's education and facilitates effective communication between school and home
• Assist with development of district-wide Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions such as mentoring and attendance Initiatives.
• Student record administration and analysis.

and

• Other duties as determined by the principal

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks/duties as assigned by supervisors
• There will be some district level responsibilities assigned for contract days when district certified teaching staff and/or students are not present at the school.

Travel Requirements:

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Knowledge of social work principles, theories, methods, assessments, etc.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based on student learning styles
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care
• Ability to organize and coordinate work with others
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents/guardians

.
Certification/License:

• Missouri Licensed Clinical State Social Worker Certification

Education:

• Master's Degree in social work from an accredited college or university required

Experience:

• Successful prior social work experience preferred

FLSA Status: Exempt
PSD Brochure: https://www.flipsnack.com/psdr3/psd-brochure-21-22.html
Candidates that have signed a contract for the 2024-25 school year need to check with their district prior to applying to ensure they can be released from their contract if they are recommended for the position.

Closing Date:
5/21/2024 or until filled

Position Purpose:
The social worker will work under the general supervision of the school principal. Key position responsibilities include providing students, parents, and guardians with individually-tailored consultation, resources, and referrals to maximize the student experience, address student social/emotional needs, and help students overcome barriers. The social worker should conform to the standards established by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) code of ethics.
Work Schedule/Position Information:

• Salary range - $53,140 - $93,410
• Salary is based on years of experience
• Contract days - 212 days (Specific work schedule to be determined by the school principal in consultation with the director of student services.)

Essential Functions:

• Conducts assessments and evaluations to determine the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students in order to provide effective intervention strategies leading to academic success
• Performs casework services with students and parents to encourage parental understanding of, and participation in, overcoming challenges to maximize the educational experience of students
• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations, and institutions
• Serves as a resource to students and parents to counseling services that will lead to increased student personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management
• Serves as a liaison between home and school
• Provides social work case management support for Pattonville Heights Middle School, Bridgeway Elementary and Parkwood Elementary.
• Assists administrators with issues relative to IDEA, 504, and the Missouri Division of Family Services
• Acquires professional knowledge of current developments in the field by attending seminars, workshops, professional meetings, and/or by conducting research
• Provides crisis intervention services
• Assists teachers, administrators, counselors, and nurses in the identification and reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect
• Organizes and maintains systems for accurate and complete record-keeping as required by district/department procedures and applicable laws
• Supports parental/guardian involvement in their child's education and facilitates effective communication between school and home
• Assist with development of district-wide Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions such as mentoring and attendance Initiatives.
• Student record administration and analysis.

and

• Other duties as determined by the principal

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks/duties as assigned by supervisors
• There will be some district level responsibilities assigned for contract days when district certified teaching staff and/or students are not present at the school.

Travel Requirements:

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Knowledge of social work principles, theories, methods, assessments, etc.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based on student learning styles
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care
• Ability to organize and coordinate work with others
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents/guardians

.
Certification/License:

• Missouri Licensed Clinical State Social Worker Certification

Education:

• Master's Degree in social work from an accredited college or university required

Experience:

• Successful prior social work experience preferred

FLSA Status: Exempt
PSD Brochure: https://www.flipsnack.com/psdr3/psd-brochure-21-22.html
Candidates that have signed a contract for the 2024-25 school year need to check with their district prior to applying to ensure they can be released from their contract if they are recommended for the position.