School Social Worker

School Social Worker Chandler USD 80 SANBORN ELEMENTARY - Chandler, Arizona Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Chandler USD 80 Job Details Job ID: 5957623 Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time) Posted: Oct 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Niche.com names Chandler Unified School District as Best School District in AZ 2026 Employment Type: Full-time Base Salary: $60,328 Calendar: 1960 9.5 month calendar,192workdays, 11 paid holidays, total paid days 203 Benefits: PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit Performance Pay: Available annually New Hire Experience: $400 for each full-time year of verified like experience, max $2800 New Hire Education: $500 for each additional advanced degree beyond Master's + $80/hour of graduate level credits beyond minimum required,+96hoursmax

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFICATION:SUPPORT

JOB TITLE:SOCIAL WORKER

CALENDAR: 1960 (NEW TEACHER) OR 1961 (RETURNING TEACHER)

SALARY:SOCIAL WORKER SALARY SCHEDULE

Job Goal: Provide our students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens through the delivery of home/school/community relationships, and alleviate barriers to learning Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in social work(MSW) desired or equivalent professional social work degree from an accredited school Arizona State Social Worker license (LMSW) and Arizona School Social Worker Certification One year of successful school social work experience or one year of field instruction in a school system, or six semester hours of acceptable coursework Knowledge of school,districtand community resources available for students and families Demonstrate knowledge of the Social Work Code of Ethics and sensitivity to diverse cultures Core Job Functions: Serve as a district-wide liaison, support and resource between schools,familiesand community agencies Establish andmaintainpartnerships with community resources to expand access to services for students and their families Create,implementand deliver professional development and training opportunities for staff to promote positive, social, emotional,behavioraland mental health in students Collaborate with the director to develop and implement district-wide procedures,processesand best practices as they relate to counseling and social services Assistfamilies in accessing andutilizingschool and community resources Participate and act as a representative of the department on community task forces Develop,expandand organize parent, guardian and community education and outreach opportunities Onboard and mentornewly hiredcounseling and social work staff to ensure smooth integration of services on their school campuses Supervise counselor and social work interns inappropriate fieldplacements in conjunction with university personnel Collect,reviewand analyze data for use in district-wide planning as it relates to a comprehensive counseling program Consult with school personnelregardingpotential problems affecting student academic progress,behaviorand personal well-being to brainstorm solutions Continue professional growth tomaintainknowledge of skills related to the job functions andtimelytopics Attend andparticipatein meetings which may occur beyond the staff’snormally scheduledworkday Perform related duties as assigned that support the overallobjectiveof the position Core Values: Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product. Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff and patrons to have the opportunity, tools, and ability to succeed and excel. Collaboration is an effective decision-making model as well as an effective morale-enhancing model. Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundations of our organization. Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. Our community supports us because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available. Professional Qualities: Function effectively as a team member Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district Be flexible and adaptable to change Exercise positive problem-solving behavior and conflict resolution skills Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents Positively accept direction Respond to all internal and external customers, as it relates to position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly, and patient manner Adhere to the dress code appropriate to the site and job Follow policies, guidelines, procedures, and directives Work with a large cross-section of people in a professional and culturally competent manner Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis Be a positive role model for students Be responsible, reliable, and punctual Physical Requirements: Positions in this classification often require physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting. The job involves finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability. Employees may be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises. The work may require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. The physical demands described are representative of those an employee must meet to perform the essential job functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Note: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. Notice of Nondiscrimination Chandler Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination practices: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, 1525 W Frye Rd Chandler AZ 85224, Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Aviso de nodiscriminación El Distrito Escolar Unificadode Chandler es unempleadorqueofreceigualdaddeoportunidades.Prohibimosladiscriminaciónyelacosodecualquiertipo,ybrindamosigualdaddeoportunidadesdeempleoaempleadosysolicitantessindistinciónde raza,color,religión,sexo,orientaciónsexual,identidadoexpresióndegénero, embarazo,edad,origennacional,condicióndediscapacidad,informacióngenética,condicióndeveteranoprotegidoocualquierotracaracterísticaprotegidaporla ley. Se ha designado a los siguientes empleados para atender las consultas relacionadas con las prácticas de no discriminación: Coordinador del Título IX,Directorde Recursos Humanos, 1525 WFryeRd, Chandler, AZ 85224; Teléfono: View phone number on click.appcast.io. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $60,328 Per Year Job Categories: Other Professional > Other Professional Student Services > Social Worker Job Requirements Master degree preferred. Citizenship, residency or work visa required #J-18808-Ljbffr SANBORN ELEMENTARY