Social Worker

Certification Requirement
Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law, with a minimum of being a licensed social worker currently licensed by the Kentucky Board of Social Work or a certified social worker currently licensed by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

Scott County School District Position Description
Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.
The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements, however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

REPORTS TO: Principal or designee

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt APPROVED: #022218-21 22 FEB 2018

SUMMARY
Under general direction, to assist in the planning, development, and implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to the Student Services programs; to serve as a resource to Student Services personnel concerning special subject and instructional programs; to review, monitor, and coordinate the functions and activities of the Student Services instructional personnel; and to do other related functions as directed.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an otherwise qualified person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. Essential job functions are the fundamental duties of a position: the things a person holding the job must be able to do.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position classification requires subject matter expertise commonly taught in public schools, and coordination of early childhood curriculum and instructional processes. Directly related experience in special education programs is required to perform the required programmatic analyses using widely prescribed instructional principles and concepts. The position classification performs decision analysis processes and makes decisions of considerable consequence, requiring the application and interpretation of data, facts, procedures, and policies. The incumbent meets frequently with school administrators, teachers, other staff, and parents to communicate information, data, and alternative problem solutions. This is a position classification that performs light work involving sitting a portion of the time, but does require walking and standing for extended periods. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, the ability to provide oral information and direction, and the handling and working with instructional and assessment materials and objects.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
?Plan, organize, coordinate, and participate in the Student Services educational programs.
?Plan, organize, and coordinate staff workshops and other professional growth activities.
?Confer with, counsel, and advise management and instruction personnel concerning special programs, instructional strategies, and other related activities.
?If licensure is held or in progress, the clinician may be responsible for completing assessments, diagnosis and treatment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and on-going assessments for progress and continued client needs, utilizing individual, family and group sessions.
?Advise and offer recommendations concerning appropriate instructional methods and materials.
?Plan, organize and conduct parent in-service training programs.
?Perform demonstration teaching and instructional modeling functions for instructional personnel to ensure that the instructional process meets the needs of students.
?Review, research, and prepare new material and projects pertaining to special subject programs.
?Review, monitor and assist in the performance appraisal of the Student Services staff.
?Assist in the preparation of the consolidated application for categorical funding and monitor the projects to ensure compliance with State or Federal guidelines and requirements.
?Provide assistance and guidance to District and project personnel regarding the selection and utilization of materials and equipment.
?Confer with and aid project instruction personnel in the resolution of unusual and unforeseen problems, issues, and concerns.
?Assist in the Student Services budget planning and expenditure control process.
?Serve as a Child Care resource and liaison to community groups.
?Prepare a variety of management and program evaluation reports as required.
?Comply with applicable state and federal law as well as local policies and procedures.
?Others duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles, techniques, strategies, goals, and objectives of public education;
Methods, techniques, procedures, and strategies concerning the assessment and evaluation of the District child development programs;
Legal mandates, policies, regulations, and operational procedures pertaining to child development instruction delivery systems;
State, Federal, and local community child service groups and agencies;
Modern innovative and creative curriculum and instructional trends pertaining to pre-school and elementary age child;
Human relations strategies, conflict resolution strategies, and team building techniques.
Ability to:
Provide specialized resource support and coordination of creative and innovative curriculum and instruction programs;
Analyze and assess program needs, and offer recommendations pertaining to program activity revisions, additions, or deletions;
Supervise, coordinate and participate in the evaluation of the District child development programs and activities;
Serve as a resource to instruction and management personnel;
Establish and maintain effective organization, community, and public relationships;
Communicate effectively in oral and written form;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university with a major in human services, counseling, or a closely related field.
Experience:
Four years of responsible professional human services, counseling or social work experience.

Certification Requirement
Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law, with a minimum of being a licensed social worker currently licensed by the Kentucky Board of Social Work or a certified social worker currently licensed by the Kentucky Board of Social Work