School Social Worker

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Social Worker
• Date Posted: 12/22/2025
• Location: #3 School Annex
• Date Available: 2/23/25

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Special Services, the Social Worker will provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with individually-tailored advice and consultation to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues and maximize the students' learning experience.

• Conduct assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students to identify learning or social interaction issues and recommend courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
• Perform casework services with students and parents to encourage parental understanding and participation in overcoming social issues, thereby maximizing the educational experience of the student.
• Assist students and teaching staff in implementing students’ behavior management plans.
• Coordinate with outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual students’ abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
• Assist with the school district’s dropout prevention efforts.
• Serve as a ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that promotes personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management, acting as a liaison between home and school.
• Continuously acquire professional knowledge and stay informed of current developments in the educational field through seminars, workshops, professional meetings, research, and professional relationships.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and provide student information to prospective colleges and employers as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students’ education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Assist in the orientation of new teachers and provide in-service training in guidance.
• Select and requisition appropriate books, aids, and other supplies and equipment, and maintain inventory records.

• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators designated by the Superintendent.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities and is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and telephone.

• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Knowledge of Social Work principles, theories, testing, methods, and proven behavior management methods.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self‑evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 6:50:02 PM CST.