Evening School Social Worker

Evening School Social Worker

Position Title:

Evening School Social Worker

Number of Positions: 1

Rate of Pay: $40 per hour

Hours:

4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Reports To:

Deputy Superintendent for School Improvement

Qualifications:

Required Experience or Training:

Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Worker endorsement

Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university

Previous experience working with high school students

Desired Experience or Training:

Previous high school experience

Social-emotional intervention experience

Position Responsibilities:

Planning and Preparation:

Demonstrate knowledge of school social work theory, practices, and techniques.

Demonstrate knowledge of child and adolescent development.

Establish goals for social work services appropriate to the setting and the students served.

Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal regulations and resources, both within and beyond the school and district.

Plan social work services that are integrated with the regular school program, including crisis prevention, intervention, and response.

Develop methods to evaluate services and communicate relevant findings.

The Environment (Office/Small Group Environment):

Create an environment of respect and rapport.

Establish a culture for productive communication.

Manage routines and procedures.

Establish standards of conduct and contribute to a culture that supports positive student behavior and achievement throughout the school.

Organize physical space conducive to productive work with students.

Delivery of Service:

Assess student social-emotional, behavioral, and educational needs.

Assist students, families, teachers, and other school personnel in addressing barriers that may impact student academic success.

Provide appropriate social-emotional interventions and support to students individually and in small-group settings.

Broker and coordinate school and community resources to meet student needs.

Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to student needs.

Professionally Related

Competencies:

Reflect on professional practice.

Maintain accurate records and submit required documentation in a timely manner.

Communicate appropriately and regularly with families.

Participate in a professional community.

Engage in professional development.

Demonstrate professionalism, including integrity, advocacy, and maintaining confidentiality.

Cooperate and work collaboratively with other educational personnel.

Perform promptly the responsibilities stipulated in Board of Education policies and administrative procedures.

Be punctual in arrival times to the building and to required meetings and activities.

Follow all District procedures related to student attendance, safety, confidentiality, and reporting.

Implement recommendations made in the evaluation and supervisory process.