What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker position at Tulsa Public Schools?
Full Job Description: School Social Worker, Site Level
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About Our District:
At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.
Position Summary:
The School Social Worker works with a multidisciplinary team to build and maintain a cohesive, caring, and inclusive school community with tiered support for addressing behavioral and mental health needs. This position requires the monitoring of student data to identify social, behavioral, and mental health support needed to eliminate barriers to learning and enhance the academic success of students. The School Social Worker assists students and their families to connect with resources inside and outside the school to meet their unique needs. This licensed-eligible professional is available to provide short-term individual and group therapy, while also offering support to school staff in enhancing their effectiveness in working with the student population.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or related field
- Oklahoma licensure or under supervision for licensure as one of the following:
o Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
o Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
o Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
o Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus