Social Worker

Position Type: Student Support Services/ Social Worker Date Posted: 8/24/2026 Location: High School Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year High School Social Worker

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid certification issued by the Connecticut State Department of Education for the position. Experience in the field as the Board and Administration may find appropriate and acceptable. REPORTS TO: Principal/Director of Special Education and Pupil Services JOB GOAL: To administer and maintain a program of Social Services for the Bethel Schools.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as a liaison between the school and the home in cases referred by the guidance department and school administration. Assists the Director of Special Education in the placement of all children in special education including those placed outside the school district. Coordinates all cases referred to outside agencies except those placed in special education. Assists the guidance and health departments in counseling children and parents. Serves a resource to guidance personnel in developing alternative programming for problem children. Assists school staff in investigating and helping to solve attendance problems. Attends PPT meetings on youngsters who have been assigned to the Social Worker and others who may be in need of Social Work Services. Interprets the School Social Work Services program to parents, staff and community. Assists the Superintendent of Schools in the development of policies related to Social Work services. Serves as a resource person in interpreting community social services to parents, staff, and community. Coordinates the referral of students not enrolled in the Bethel Public Schools (i.e., preschool, foster students, etc.). Carries out other duties as assigned by the Principal/Director of Special Education. TERMOF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month year in accordance with Section 10-151 of the Connecticut General Statutes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bethel Public Schools