School Social Worker - 1 H.S. and 1 M.S.

School Social Worker

Reports To

Director of Student Support Services

Supervises

N/A

Job Purpose and Focus

To assist students and their families in resolving personal, emotional and social problems which may interfere with the student’s ability to make use of the school experience. To help identify and prescribe treatment programs for special education-eligible students.

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s Degree

• Full approval by the Department of Education as a school social worker

• Extensive understanding of special education administrative rules and laws and all disabilities listed in the Administrative Rules

• Job-related experience

• Ability to plan and coordinate effectively with other professionals

• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Demonstrated initiative and understanding in working with students, staff, and parents/guardians

• Ability to use appropriate assessment instruments and properly interpret results

• Willingness to participate in ongoing training

• Ability to function within board policies and procedures with a minimum of supervision

• Ability to exercise confidentiality in relationships with students, faculty, and the general public

• Ability to develop and maintain effective record keeping systems and procedures

Essential Functions and Representative Duties

• Ability to write effective behavior plans and Functional Behavior Assessments with input of other staff

• Ability to write effective social/emotional goals on Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

• Ability to understand the IEP process and conduct an effective IEP team meeting

• Understanding of the student referral evaluation process

• Serve as referral source for school personnel

• Conduct home visits as necessary for problem cases or simply to enhance communication or address specific issues for students

• Coordinate and develop resources within and outside the school system for use by children, their families and school personnel.

• Provide crisis intervention and crisis management for district students and staff

• Serve as primary liaison between schools, families, and resources in the community and within the district

• Perform casework service with individual students to correct those personal, social, or emotional maladjustments related to their educational and social progress

• Maintain necessary records and written communications regarding all of the above

• Meet Medicaid billing deadlines on a monthly basis

• Perform other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment

Wages and benefits as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with The Board of Education.

Work Environment

Work is normally performed in a typical school building and/or office environment. There is limited exposure to physical risk. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required. Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment

without direct supervision. Must be able to work toward district goals.

Evaluation/Performance Measurements

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Criteria for performance include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrating knowledge of students

• Demonstrating knowledge of resources

• Creating an environment of respect and rapport

• Establishing a culture for learning

• Organizing physical space

• Communicating clearly and accurately

• Providing feedback to students, parents, and staff

• Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness

• Communicating with families

• Contributing to the school and the district

• Growing and developing professionally

• Showing professionalism

• Participation in specific training or workshop opportunities

• Demonstration of interpersonal, time, conflict, and stress management skills

• Demonstration of ability to keep records and meet deadlines

• Demonstrating effective human interactions

• Production and efficiency related to job duties

Intent and Function of Position Descriptions

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions.

All descriptions reflect essential functions and basic duties. Peripheral tasks have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities are the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as appropriate, in keeping with collective bargaining agreements and law.

Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,906.00 - $88,687.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,906 - $88,687