Elementary School Social Worker​/Teacher

Job Title: Elementary School Social Worker/Teacher

Hiring Department: University of Texas Elementary School

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UNIVERSITY ELEM SCHOOL CAMPUS

You will make a difference! You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will impact the lives of students and colleagues within the UT Charter School System.

• Salaries that are highly competitive with the local ISD
• Eligibility for annual merit‑based permanent salary increases
• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Paid sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
  Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff

The position is located at the prestigious University of Texas Elementary School (UTES) in downtown Austin, Texas. This 194‑day traditional school calendar position is from August 1 to May 31.

• Student Support Services
  • Provide direct and indirect school social work services to students experiencing academic, behavioral, social, emotional, attendance, or family‑related concerns.
  • Conduct observations, interviews, assessments, and consultations to identify student needs and barriers to success.
  • Collaborate with teachers, families, administrators, and support staff to develop and implement intervention plans.
  • Develop individualized behavior support plans through the MTSS/RTI process.
  • Coordinate implementation and progress monitoring of behavioral and social‑emotional interventions.
  • Facilitate referrals to community agencies and mental health providers when appropriate.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary teams, including MTSS, attendance, behavior support, Section 504, and other student support meetings.
  • Serve as a member of the crisis response team and provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, and follow‑up support for students and families.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation and records in accordance with district and professional standards.
• Social Emotional Learning and School Climate
  • Coordinate implementation of the school's social‑emotional learning initiatives and curriculum.
  • Provide classroom observations, consultation, and coaching to support SEL implementation and student engagement.
  • Assist campus administration in designing and implementing positive school culture and climate initiatives.
  • Analyze behavior, attendance, and school climate data to identify trends and support decision‑making.
  • Conduct student surveys related to school belonging and school climate and assist with reporting findings.
  • Develop and facilitate parent education opportunities related to social‑emotional development, behavior, mental health, and family supports.
• Coordinate the UT Elementary Social Work Internship Program
  • Recruit, interview, orient, supervise, and evaluate graduate social work interns.
  • Collaborate with university field faculty and maintain required internship supervision and evaluation.
  • Assign and monitor intern responsibilities to support student and campus needs.

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Texas.
• Minimum of two (2) years post‑graduate social work experience.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families in school or community‑based settings preferred.
• Knowledge of MTSS/RTI, behavior intervention, social‑emotional learning, trauma‑informed practices, and school‑based mental health supports.
• Experience supervising…