District Social Worker (536)

District Social Worker (536) Salt Lake City School District Student Services – Salt Lake City, Utah Job Details Job ID: 5845248 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Jul 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 11, 2026 Job Description Work Location: Student Services Work Calendar: 185 Day FTE: 1.0 FLSA Status: Exempt Salary: Certified Schedule #19 Benefits: Eligible Job Summary Develop and maintain ongoing social work support and/or educational or social-emotional skill groups with students. Consult with administrators, teachers, staff, and district office personnel on general and specific situations involving concerns about students. Respond to school referrals under the direction of administrators or their designees. Develop and maintain ongoing parent education groups; maintain a case load of "at-risk" students; conduct home visits/home studies. Serve as a school liaison for community services/resources available to students and their families. Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university, or will complete a bachelor degree program prior to the contract start date. State of Utah Social Work License issued by DOPL as an LCSW. Professional communication skills including, but not limited to: excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities; and empathic listening and persuasive speaking skills. Preferred Qualifications Currently working as an SLCSD District Social Worker. Valid Professional Utah Educators School Social Work license. Bi-lingual Spanish speaker; reads, writes and understands spoken Spanish. Have an ESL endorsement or SLCSD modified ESL endorsement or will obtain one within 4 years of hire. Experience creating and delivering training in related areas. Ability to locate, analyze and use school or student data. Utilize evidence-based practices. Demonstrate professional, collegial and appropriate interactions throughout the work environment, including interactions with juveniles and their family members. Experience in working across diverse populations and cultures. Experience in public education settings with elementary, middle and senior high school students. Demonstrated competencies in assessing and treating behavioral and affective disorders. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Develop and implement appropriate social work student support plans to help students develop appropriate social and academic functioning. Provide counseling services and interventions with individuals and small groups. Implement Social Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies in school-wide/classroom/small group settings. Identify behavioral needs of students through assessment, intervention, and planning. Assist in crisis intervention and conflict resolution for students, staff, and families; utilize de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques. Facilitate a link between home, school, and community resources. Conduct home visits and provide case management to support families and facilitate parent and school collaboration. Provide consultation, make recommendations, give appropriate advice and/or facilitate decisions regarding student needs. Provide academic and behavioral interventions in a collaborative setting. Develop and deliver staff training to support equal access for all students. Use evidence-based research data to support the development or improvement of existing programs and utilization of resources. Build positive understanding of cultural diversity while establishing inclusive relationships to students, families, staff, and members of the community. Give voice to the needs of underrepresented populations. Continuously utilize time management skills, documentation and communication skills. Maintain Professional NASW Code of Ethics. Knowledgeable about multi-tiered system of support (MTSS); Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS); Special Education (IDEA) and 504. Implement processes, programs, and procedures in the School Social Worker role. Knowledgeable about human behavior, psychological research, assessments, methods and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Compose and produce reports, documents, and related materials. Speak and write clearly, concisely, and effectively in English; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally or in writing. Identify visual or aural information, such as facial expressions, body language, physical surroundings, noises, etc., to accurately identify potential areas of concern or inappropriate activity. Work Environment & Physical Demands Risks found in the typical work environment which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations. Driving to work locations. Employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; may also involve walking, standing, bending, carrying light items. The Salt Lake City School District is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resource Services – Salt Lake City School District (slcschools.org) or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Non-Discrimination Statement No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations/Title IX Coordinator, 406 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, View phone number on click.appcast.io. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Other Professional > Other Certified Professional Student Services > Social Worker Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Human Resources 406 E 100 S Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr