School Social Worker- ESC

This position is offered through the Educational Services of Central Ohio.

Job Title: School Social Worker - ESC

Reports To: Director of Whole Child Support / Building Principal 

Contract Length: 184 Days

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Department: Whole Child Supports

Reynoldsburg City Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Reynoldsburg, our educators embody the principles outlined in Our Portrait of an Educator, inspiring students to innovate, collaborate, and excel. For more information, visit https://www.reyn.org/about-rcs/mission-vision-values.

Primary Job Function: The Reynoldsburg City Schools’ School Social Worker - ESC is responsible for assisting students with academic learning by providing strategic services that identify and address the social, emotional, behavioral, and environmental issues that interfere with the educational process. This role serves as a vital bridge between the school, home, and community to promote positive school adjustment, mental health, and student wellness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) or Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited college or university.
• CSWMFT License: Valid Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) issued by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
• ODEW Credential: Valid Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) Pupil Services Registration (for BSW/MSW holders) OR 5-Year Professional Pupil Services License in School Social Work (for MSW holders).
• Background Check: Successful completion of required BCI and FBI background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited university with a 5-Year Professional Pupil Services License in School Social Work.
• Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision designation (LISW-S).
• Previous experience providing pupil services or behavioral health support in a K-12 public school setting.
• Proficiency in conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Primary functions may include the following duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification.

Clinical Assessment & Intervention

• Completes psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and functional behavior assessments to assist in determining special education eligibility and student needs.
• Determines and implements appropriate therapeutic strategies to effect changes in behavioral and social interactions of students and their families.
• Provides individual and group therapeutic counseling to students and families to address social-emotional barriers to learning.
• Conducts classroom observations, psycho-educational social skills groups, and classroom presentations on identified areas of concern for the student population.

Home, School, and Community Liaison

• Serves as a liaison between families and the school to promote collaborative educational planning and encourage parent/guardian participation.
• Conducts home visits to establish communication and positive connections between the parent/guardian and the school setting.
• Locates and mobilizes community resources to support the educational program and provides social work case management for students and families.
• Serves as a liaison with community agencies to foster communication between schools, parents, and community leaders.

Educational Support & OTES Alignment

• Instructional Planning: Collaborates with school staff to implement strategies that promote student learning and social-emotional growth.
• Knowledge of Students: Identifies and assesses academic problems through the analysis of factors in the home, school, and community.
• Professional Responsibility: Maintains required clinical records and adheres to program standards and confidentiality requirements (FERPA/HIPAA).
• Participation in Specialized Teams: Participates as an active member of IEP, RTI, and 504 teams to develop interventions for promoting academic success.

Staff & Parent Development

• Provides staff consultation and conducts staff development on social-emotional-environmental factors that impact the learning process.
• Provides parent/guardian educational workshops on topics such as child development, stress reduction, discipline, and safety.
• Provides crisis intervention services and serves on school-based and system-wide safety and program development committees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Ohio School Law, IDEA, and Section 504 regulations.
• Social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks and trauma-informed care.
• Community resources and social service systems within Central Ohio.

Skilled in:

• Clinical counseling techniques for individuals and groups.
• Conflict resolution, crisis de-escalation, and mediation.
• Data collection and analysis for behavioral intervention.

Ability to:

• Build rapport with diverse student populations and families.
• Work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community partners.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in keeping with law.

Physical Demands – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is required to sit or stand and move around for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to push, pull, lift and carry over 25 pounds on occasion.

Working Conditions – The employee in this position may experience occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. The employee may also be required to interact with unruly children.

Driving Requirement – This position may require driving to various school sites or events.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the employee’s supervisor and or appointing authority.