School Social Worker

School Social Worker

J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. About Us J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school.

The District is comprised of five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities. If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below.

Position:
School Social Worker

Salary Schedule/Base Annual Rate (Subject to Change): $59,721. Additional credit for related years of service and education.

Work Calendar: 10 months, 200 days

Hours:

Full-time, 40 hours per week

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Benefits:
Eligible for benefits the first of the month following the new hire date

Reports to:

Director of Student Services

Posted Through Date:
Until Filled

Why Work for Us

You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders

You have school breaks and the summer off work

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/prescriptions (we have no-cost employee medical options), dental, vision, health savings account match, District-paid basic life and accidental death and disability, and other voluntary benefits Arizona State Retirement System benefits

About the Role

The School Social Worker is a member of the instructional staff with responsibility for group educational and vocational guidance services to promote a positive educational environment for all children.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Establish communication between school staff, parents, students, District Administration, community members, and intergovernmental agencies.

Act as a liaison between classroom teacher and student

Provide academic counseling and guidance

Comply with Arizona revised statutes, district policies, and administrative guidelines

Provide consultation and coordination of resources to students, staff, and parents

Utilize appropriate counseling techniques to meet student needs

Participate in program development

Initiate and implement intervention and prevention strategies

Coordinate administration of state-mandated tests and other assessments

Assume a leadership role as designated

Maintain professional responsibilities

Assist in collecting data for Federal and State program reporting

Attend professional development workshops in job-related areas

Seek community resources to assist with special projects

Perform related duties as assigned

What You Need

Master's degree

Arizona Counseling Certificate

Three (3) years of satisfactory teaching experience preferred

Demonstrates knowledge of Arizona State Standards

Demonstrates knowledge of current counseling and guidance strategies and techniques

Demonstrates skill in instructional processes that facilitate integration of curriculum

Demonstrates technology literacy

Demonstrates excellent time management skills

Demonstrates excellent communication skills

Must have or be able to obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, through the Arizona Department of Public Safety

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands, stand, bend, stoop, or kneel.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

How to Apply

Apply Online Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider employment history, related experience, and education for the position in which you applied. If you are selected for the position, you may receive additional credit for years of related experience and education…