School Social Worker - District Agency RB#

BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 25-502
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
DISTRICT/ AGENCY
INTENSIVE NEEDS PROGRAM
MAY 6, 2026

POSITION :
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
DISTRICT AGENCY CLASSROOMS
Intensive Needs Program

HOW TO APPLY :
Click the "APPLY" button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the application is completed, click the “Submit” button. Your application will be kept on file for one year. Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.) If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application has been received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

QUALIFICATIONS :
Candidates must be New York State certified in Social Work. It is required that candidates attach a PDF, or a screen shot of their certifications. Preference is given to those candidates that hold a Licensed Clinical Social Work Certification (LCSW). A minimum of two (2) years of social work experience, with at least one (1) year experience working with an alternative education or community/school collaboration is preferable.

Candidates should have experience in providing clinical support and in demonstrating ability in a wide range of therapeutic modalities.

JOB SUMMARY:
Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate program to address the social, emotional needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities.

These Intensive Needs positions require specialized skills and training. As such, the salary schedule for Intensive Needs positions shall be four hundred dollars ($400) above the regular salary schedule.

Appointed teachers to the Intensive Needs program will remain in place for a minimum of three (3) years.

Appointed staff will be required to participate in training in July and/or August at the contractual rate of pay.

DUTIES:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing an environment to enhance individual growth and promote a positive self-image.
• Processing and facilitating on-going services for students with disabilities and their families.
• Recommend appropriate behavioral interventions including implementation of skills/strategies/supports supported through a district appointed crisis management program.
• Provide job embedded coaching and modeling for teachers/staff on implementing social/emotional supports.
• Collect, analyze and progress monitor social/emotional data.
• Develop a system of tracking outcomes to illustrate the impact of interventions.
• Interface with district staff and parents to address social/emotional needs.
• Collaborate, plan and partner with staff assigned to the district agency setting.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare class activities as related to social/emotional learning.
• Social skill development, and educational opportunities.
• Acting as a key member of an interdisciplinary team consisting of instructional personnel, behavioral specialist, and other team members as required.
• Schedule and conduct home visitation conferences, obtain consents as necessary and gather comprehensive social histories for students.
• Administer adaptive behavior and parental checklist measures.
• Secure outside data needed to prepare for CSE meetings and perform classroom observations when needed.
• Work individually or in groups with students in need of support services and counseling
• Offer strategies and support to parents
• Serve as a consultant to teachers
• Implement PBIS
• Perform any assigned duties as deemed necessary and appropriate.

This recruitment bulletin in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor. Buffalo Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior notice.

APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.

SALARY:  Teacher's salary schedule + $400

FUND #: Pending Funding

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: TBD

DR. PASCAL MUBENGA, 
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

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