Title Social Worker; Grades: 9-12

Job Description

Description

• Serve as a communication link between the home and school in matters relating to special education programs and compliance issues
• Support parents in advocating for their student with disabilities and provide support to families in identifying and addressing factors which may be impeding the child's educational progress
• Coordinate with team members to address referrals received regarding enrollment, academic, behavioral, emotional and family social issues
• Plan and implement activities pertaining to their respective fields on staff development days as well as participate in case reviews as needed
• Serve as resource to families, school personnel, and special education staff by identifying and utilizing district and/or community resources which are appropriate to address the identified needs of the students and family
• Consult with campus administrators, teachers, counselors and nurses regarding behavioral, family or social issues and on strategies to improve communication with parents
• Disseminate information to parents and teachers about available services in the community for students with disabilities
• Maintain effective communication and rapport with parents, students, school personnel and the community
• Attend ARD meetings, as required, to assist parents in understanding the special education process and/or provide support when needed to school staff
• Attend and participate in multidisciplinary staff meetings concentrating on individual special needs cases (i.e. social, cultural, emotional, and economic) as required
• Serve as liaison between school and the home in resolving difficult cases
• Promote parental involvement for parents of students with special needs
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics as set forth by the National Association of Social Workers and the Texas State
• Perform all duties relating to the IDEA B FORMgrant at 100%
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel throughout the district is integral to this job. A remote working environment /alternate work arrangement is not an option for campus-based employees/campus-based positions because regular and punctual attendance at the worksite and performing all duties at the worksite are essential job duties for all campus-based personnel.

• Master's Degree from an accredited university in Social Work; valid Texas License as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) granted by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners
• Experience in social service within a school setting, or the equivalent in demonstrated competence, such as experience in the delivery of counseling and social services
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, school staff, parents, students, and judicial personnel
• Skills in oral and written communications, bilingual preferred
• Ability to interface effectively with students, staff, parents and the community
• Organizational, communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize as required achieving the goals of the position
• Knowledge of the community and ability to access services
• Demonstrated flexibility to cope with the challenges of a rapidly changing world
• Demonstrated willingness to remain current with the latest developments in the profession