School Social Worker

School Social WorkerSalary Range: $61,558- $113,623 (Commensurate with experience) Supervisor: Director of Special Education Job Classification: Exempt Contract Length: 11-months (220 days)The School Social Worker provides a comprehensive approach to meeting the needs of students through early identification, prevention, intervention, counseling and support to assure academic success, educational equity and social justice for every student. Works collaboratively with school personnel and parents to reduce or eliminate the social, economic, emotional, and environmental barriers that may interfere with a student's ability to maximize the benefit from his/her education.Essential Job Functions:Facilitates the effective development of relationships between home, school, and community agencies by researching and coordinating community resources in addressing the needs of students and familiesProvides research-based strategies, interventions, and progress monitoring strategies to address specific academic and behavioral needs of studentsPerforms structured observations of students in both the school and home settings to resolve problems with learning, behavior, and/or attendanceConducts a variety of parent education activities geared to supporting and strengthening the school-parent relationshipConducts individual, group, and family counseling as neededMaintains appropriate confidentiality and shares knowledge in a professional mannerServes as an advocate for the studentCollaborates/consults with parents, teachers, and administrators and school community resources concerning student issuesMaintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, division, policy, and administrative proceduresServes as a resource for students, parents/guardians, administrators and school staffAnalyzes, synthesizes, interprets and disaggregates relevant data to examine student outcomes and to identify and implement interventions that improve student achievement, attendance and behavior; provides appropriate training for staffActs as a liaison between schools and community agencies/professionals serving students and their familiesCollects and analyzes socio-cultural and adaptive information, including home information, social history, developmental and health information, family and living conditions, and family dynamics; prepares and provides reports for eligibility team considerationServes as a member of multi-disciplinary teams, as needed (Threat Assessment Teams, School Based Intervention Teams, Child Find and Eligibility Teams, etc.)Collaborates with teachers, administrators, and other school personnel to provide effective instruction and support to marginally performing and at-risk studentsServes on division crisis response teamPlans, develops, and implements professional development activities for faculty and staffPerforms related work as assignedPerforms any other related duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education, Superintendent or Designee.Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):Thorough knowledge of federal and state mandates and local procedures and regulations relating to special education programs.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Ability to effectively relate with persons from a diverse social and economic background.Skill in the use of personal computers and related software packages, hardware and peripheral equipment.Ability to collaborate effectively with other school personnel, parents and community agencies.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students and parents.Ability to travel frequently to and from schools/agencies within and without division.Must have basic knowledge of adolescent substance use and current trendsMust have knowledge regarding Social and Emotional LearningMust have knowledge of current trends and methodologies used to address the needs of children with behavioral challenges.Must have the ability to recommend evidenced based practices as needed.Must have extensive successful experience in analyzing and assessing behavior, developing, planning and implementing behavioral interventions.Must have skills in evaluation, development and implementation of positive behavior intervention plans; knowledge of tiered intervention frameworks; knowledge of current accepted best practices utilized in the full continuum of placement options for students with behavioral challenges.Must have knowledge of data tracking and collection, record management and reporting methods, and a demonstrated understanding of differentiated instruction.Must have expertise in developing and providing staff development activities for individual schools and/or programs.Minimum Qualifications:Education: Master's Degree Masters of Social Work from an accredited school of social workExperience: Minimum of one year of successful experience working with students who have challenging behaviors in a therapeutic or school setting.Certification/Licensure: Pupil Personnel Services license with endorsement in school social workWorking Conditions and Physical Demands:The duties are primarily performed in an office environment, with no unusual physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.