School Social Worker

Certified - Teaching - Social Worker


Job Number 3300052776


Start Date


Open Date 07/23/2025


Closing Date 05/29/2026


Social Worker:

Minimum Qualification:

• Valid and current NYS Licensed Master Social Worker Certification; and
• A minimum of three years' experience working with families and/or children, preferred

Purpose of Position:

• Contribute to the development of a healthy, safe and caring environment by advancing the understanding of the social and emotional development of children anthe influences of family, community and cultural differences on student success;
• Provide services to students who are at-risk for school failure and/or demonstrating social, emotional, and behavior problems within the school setting; and
• Be a link connecting students to the home, school, and community.

Expectation/Responsibilities:

• Consults with students, parents, teachers, administrators and members of the community to define and implement developmentally appropriate learning strategies, behavioral interventions, and social and emotional supports;
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of FERPA and other state regulations governing the ethical provisions of counseling services;
• Collaborate with teachers, behaviorists, administrators, parents/guardians, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments;
• Perform various social work intakes for interviewing, completing appropriate social history and intake forms and assessing other aspects of the students' circumstances and background'
• Provide social skills, anger management, stress reduction or other similar instruction to students who are experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioral problems that interfere with their learning;
• Determine the specific path of therapy-based counseling and teaching to support students and families'
• Prepare and maintain a broad variety of documentation and records, including writing case reports, and all related details or recommendations, therapy provided, etc.;
• Participate in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive school social work services;
• Serve as a liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student's needs; refer parents and students to agencies when appropriate;
• Stay current and relevant with changing developments, trends, instructional and educational technologies, and programs as it relates to the role of school social worker.
• To empower students, families and school personnel to access available opportunities and resources;
• Conduct home visits as necessary and encourages parental participation in the educational process;
• Serves as a liaison with Child Protective Services, the Department of Social Services, BOCES, and other appropriate agencies providing support to children and families.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor(s) or the Superintendent of Schools.

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Itinerant Location Districtwide


Salary: From 43380.00


Salary: To 97922.00


Salary Competitive Y


Appointment Status Probationary


Position Status Full time


Start Date 08/13/2025


Required Certification Type School Social Worker


Additional Job Information
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Contact Person's Name Kellie Mole


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