What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker Student Services Posting 659 position at Los Alamos Public Schools?
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Exempt Salary Schedule: Related Services
1.00 FTE- 8 hour shift, 40 hour week
191 work contract- August 3, 2026 to May 28, 2027
Summary
The School Social Worker provides behavioral, social-emotional, and family support services to promote student success. This role focuses on helping students develop positive behavior, healthy social skills, and effective coping strategies within a supportive, inclusive school environment. The School Social Worker is an integral member of the school’s MLSS and IEP teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling to support behavior regulation, social skills, and emotional well-being.
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and collaborate on Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
- Implement targeted interventions and social-emotional skill-building lessons for identified students.
- Support crisis intervention, safety planning, and re-entry following disciplinary or mental-health events.
- Work closely with teachers, administrators, and support staff to develop and implement behavior strategies.
- Participate on student support teams, including MLSS and special education meetings.
- Communicate regularly with families and provide resources, training, and connections to community services.
- Promote schoolwide social-emotional learning, prevention programs, and positive behavior initiatives.
- Maintain accurate documentation, progress monitoring, and compliance with state/district requirements.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) required.
- NMPED School Social Worker license/certification or eligibility required.
- Experience working in PK–12 settings or with students with behavioral or social-emotional needs preferred.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, SEL frameworks, MLSS/PBIS, restorative approaches, and FBA/BIP processes.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Skills & Competencies
- Ability to build trusting relationships with diverse students and families.
- Skill in crisis response, de-escalation, conflict resolution, and restorative practices.
- Understanding of child development, behavior theory, and evidence-based interventions.
- Commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and inclusive practices.
Exempt Salary Schedule: Related Services