Probationary School Social Worker Full Time

PROBATIONARY SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER FULL TIME

• Position Type:
  Student Services/Non-Teaching
• Date Posted:
  7/30/2026
• Location:
  
  District wide
• Date Available:
  
  September 2, 2026
• Closing Date:
  08/19/2026

Posting Date – July 30, 2026

PROBATIONARY SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

FULL TIME

DISTRICTWIDE

Valid license as a Social Worker for the State of New York, Valid School Social Worker Certification

Consideration of a candidate's application requires a complete file including:

• Online Application
• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Letters of Reference (3)
• Copy of Current License/Certificate

APPLY BY:
August 19, 2026

West Irondequoit Central School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the TITLE IX Educational Amendments of 1972, Part 86. The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran, military status, or domestic violence victim status.

Any student, parent, employee or the general public that has an inquiry regarding the non-discrimination policy may direct the inquiry to:
Title IX Coordinator
West Irondequoit CSD
321 List Avenue
Rochester, New York 14617

The School Social Worker works to ensure K-12 building support in Special Education and Response to Intervention, and works directly with building and district leadership, staff, and students to support ongoing success of all learners.

Provide consultation and collaborative services to building staff and administration on the day-to-day functioning and welfare of students.

Provide individual case management services and evaluations based on adaptive behaviors, socio-cultural adjustment, and social history as appropriate, in collaboration with the school psychologist at assigned buildings.

Assist in the smooth transition of special education students as they including changes to learning environments.

Help meet student needs by coordinating a variety of school and community services.

Collaborate with other professionals on classroom management with specific regard to aspects of the curriculum concerned with social and emotional development, behavior, family cooperation, and adaptive behaviors as they relate to cultural background experiences.

Work with principals and building secretary to identify children with attendance concerns and work with families, children, and school staff to prevent truancy in individual cases.

Provide consultation and assistance to staff and families as needed in matters related to child welfare.

Attend and participate in assigned school student problem solving teams, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) teams, and attend family/teacher conferences when necessary and appropriate.

Provide crisis follow-up and coordination services to families and children after traumatic family incidents.

Cultivate a culture of connection between child, home, communities and school.

Engage in primary prevention efforts with other school personnel to support students' social and emotional needs.

Research, develop, and evaluate school social work interventions relating to students with special needs.

Facilitate/participate in ongoing professional development opportunities connected to district, department, building, and professional goals.

Maintain professional certification required by New York State.

Prepare reports as required by the Directors of Student Services.

Other duties as assigned.

Valid certificate as a School Social Worker for the State of New York with required. endorsement in area of assignment.

Prior experience in the school setting preferred but not required.

The School Social Worker is directly responsible to the Assistant Director of Counseling, Student Equity, and Wellness, Directors of student services, building principals and district leadership.

Postings current as of 8/1/2026 4:51:03 PM CST.

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