Title Social Worker; Grades: 9-12

Position: Title I Social Worker (Grades: 9-12)
BASIC FUNCTIONS:

* 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 meeting 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 case

* 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 FORM grant at 100%

* Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

* Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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