TCH - Social Worker; split w​/Alsup; SY

JOB TITLE: Student Support Social Worker

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: School Principal

LOCATION: Assigned Building

DAYS: 188 |
CALENDAR B

JOB  & DATE: TCH-34 | May 2025

The School Social Worker provides essential support to students and their families within the public school setting. The Social Worker promotes the overall well‑being, emotional health, and academic success of students. This position involves a broad range of responsibilities, including counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy, all aimed at creating a positive and supportive school environment.

• Education Level: Master’s degree in social work with state licensure as a School Social Worker
• License / Certification: Colorado Special Services Provider license with a School Social Worker endorsement
• Work Experience: Experience in providing counseling and support to students in a school or public education setting.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with students, parents, teachers, and school staff.
• Empathy, patience, and a strong commitment to promoting the well‑being and academic success of students.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to special education and student support services.

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provision of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel with input from district administrators.

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to address a wide range of emotional and social concerns among students.
• Assist students in developing essential life skills, problem‑solving abilities, and strategies to cope with personal challenges.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and school staff to identify and address the unique needs of students, both inside and outside the classroom, ensuring a holistic approach to their development.
• Provide immediate crisis intervention when students experience emotional or social crises, ensuring their safety and emotional well‑being.
• Develop and implement crisis intervention plans, working closely with school staff to respond effectively to students' urgent needs.
• Advocate for students and their families, ensuring they have access to essential resources and support services within the school and the broader community.
• Collaborate with teachers, special education teams, and other professionals to develop and implement strategies to support students' social and emotional development, and promote their full participation in school life.
• Identify and connect students and families with community resources, including mental health services, counseling centers, social service agencies, and other vital support systems.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date knowledge of available resources and services and make appropriate referrals as needed, ensuring students and families receive comprehensive care.
• Maintain meticulous and accurate records of counseling sessions, interventions, and progress, in strict adherence to school and state regulations.
• Attend Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings and provide valuable input for student plans.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, conduct social‑emotional assessments, and documentation required for Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), school records, and effective communication with parents and guardians.
• Stay current with the latest best practices and innovations in school social work and student services.
• Actively participate in relevant training, workshops, and conferences, continually enhancing expertise to better serve students and their families.
• Maintain state licensure and certification, staying informed about the evolving landscape of student services.

• Showcase the academic performance of students.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Be a positive role model for students; support the mission of the school district.

• Create classroom environments conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of…