Social Worker (Immediate Opening)

Function: Academic Support

Family: Student Services

Reports to: Principal/Director, Student & Academic Support Services

Terms of Employment:

Pay Grade: E17 Minimum Salary: * $61,004 Mid-Point Salary: $74,117

• Salary is determined on directly related experience supported by a service record or experience affidavit. For

Minimum
Work Days:

202 Type of Assignment: Full-Time; Exempt Contract Type: Non-Chapter 21

Funding
Source:

This position is 100% grant funded. Annual employment is contingent on the availability of

funds.

Job Scope

Specialty Area: [X] Campus Based [ ] McKinney Vento [ ] Foster Care [ ] School Aged Parenting
Uses significant independent judgment and familiarity with the field to perform work.

Position Summary

School Social Workers acknowledge and focus on the social, emotional, and societal factors that affect a student’s
overall success. They empower students and promote behavioral and health improvement, academic
achievement, increase school attendance and improve self-esteem. School Social Workers enhance the district’s
ability to meet academic goals by providing home, school, and community assistance. This position is assigned
full time (100%) to support the State Compensatory Education campus program to increase student academic
achievement, reduce achievement gaps, and increase graduation rates for at-risk students (Fund164).

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

1. Facilitate individual, group and family counseling sessions, including response to school wide crises.
2. Provide evidence-based interventions to develop social emotional skills and increase academic success.
3. Provide case management, consultation, collaboration, community referrals and program development.
4. Assess psychological needs and provide psychoeducation for students referred for social emotional

support and mental health services.
5. Knowledge of federal laws to include, but not limited to FERPA, HIPPA, SPED, Title 1.
6. Consult with campus administrators, teachers, and staff, regarding students’ needs.
7. Ensure accountability of data related to student service provision by using a data platform software.
8. Adhere to applicable laws and regulations governing confidentiality and ethical standards based on Texas

Education Agency (TEA) and National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
9. Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
10. Provide supervision for social work interns.
11. Demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to

teamwork and passion for a student-centered environment.

12. Participate in campus attendance committee, MTSS and other student support committees at the
campus.

13. Conduct home visits and/or visits to community agencies.
14. Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected

for this position.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited university

• Valid licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the Texas State

Board of Social Worker

• Graduate internship in a social work setting, public school or community

• Experience with at-risk populations and cross-cultural environments

• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee

(approximately $50.00) paid by the applicant

• Hold a valid Texas driver’s license and a good driving record and meet and maintain liability insurance

Preferred Requirements

• 2 related experience in social work

• Experience working in a school setting

• Bilingual ability in Spanish and English

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form

• Knowledge of state and federal mandates, as they apply to Child Find, SPED, Title 1, teen parenting, early

childhood, homelessness, foster care, migrant programs, and other special populations

• Familiarity with community agencies, the services they offer, and the criteria for eligibility.

• Know and adhere to applicable laws and regulations governing confidential and ethical standards

• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, think critically, and manage conflicts.

• Excellent ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, families, district

• Knowledge of federal laws to include, but not limited to FERPA, HIPPA, SPED, Title 1.

Working Conditions

Work Environment:

• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and

• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines; frequent sitting,

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

• None
  

San Antonio ISD is committed to non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion,
national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, appearance,
immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs,
services, and District business functions.