Social Worker-Leave Replacement

Southampton Elementary School is seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and collaborative School Social Worker (Leave Replacement) to join our Student Personnel Services team. The successful candidate will support the social, emotional, and academic well-being of students, provide targeted interventions, and partner with families and school staff to foster a safe, inclusive learning environment. Leave Dates:11/10/2026 -12/11/2026 Direct Student Support: Provide individual and group counseling to students as mandated by Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 plans, or general education response-to-intervention (RTI/MTSS) frameworks. Crisis Intervention: Deliver immediate trauma-informed crisis response, risk assessments, and conflict resolution support as needed. CSE & Evaluation Participation: Participate as an active member of the Committee on Special Education (CSE), conducting social history evaluations and contributing to functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs). Family & Community Engagement: Serve as a bridge between home, school, and community resources; assist families in accessing mental health services, social assistance, and emergency support. Collaboration & Consultation: Consult regularly with classroom teachers, administrators, and support staff to develop classroom-based behavioral and emotional support strategies. DASA & Climate Support: Support school-wide climate initiatives, anti-bullying efforts, and character education aligned with DASA regulations. Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, timely session notes, progress reports, and state-compliant documentation. Valid New York State School Social Worker Certification (Provisional or Permanent). Current New York State License as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Mandatory NYS Workshops: Child Abuse Identification and Reporting (2-hour) School Violence Intervention and Prevention / SAVE (2-hour) Dignity for All Students Act / DASA (6-hour) Active NYS Education Department (NYSED) Fingerprint Clearance. Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution. Prior experience in K–12 public education, special education (IEP/504), and crisis intervention preferred. Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr