School Social Worker

School Social Worker

Delta County School District Delta High School  School Year Salary Range:
Special Services Providers Salary Schedule Starting Salary $57,8744/year + Depending on Experience Health Insurance is available through the School District Retirement benefits through PERA 185 Days per School Year Fingerprint/Background Clearance required

Reports to:

School Principal

General Summary Of Duties:

Provides services for students who demonstrate difficulties with learning, academic achievement, social/emotional functioning, and behavior. Involved in proactive, preventative activities, as well as responding to specific student or school-wide concerns. Educational services include, but are not limited to, individual mental health support, social-emotional group activities, skills groups, behavioral support, crisis management, care coordination, consultation, and community outreach and support. Services should be provided in accordance with the current standards from the National Association of School Social Workers.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities:

Use assessment and data collection methods to implement and evaluate services and programs that support social skill development, learning, and mental and behavioral health, through individual and group counseling, as well as school-wide training. Use research-based and technically sound practices to drive decision-making and interventions. Use assessment and data collection to implement and evaluate services that support learning and academic achievement.

Collaborate with school personnel and parents to develop and modify student intervention strategies, including positive behavior interventions and support. Implement services that enhance access to learning, mental and behavioral health, safety, and physical well-being by developing protective and adaptive factors, including effective crisis preparation, response, and recovery services. Conduct, interpret, and implement student assessments, which include record reviews, interviews, observations, and standardized assessments.

Collaborate with school teams to review school-wide assessment data to assist building staff in interpreting and designing school-wide interventions. Collaborate with general and special education teachers and other related or special service providers to assess student needs and barriers to learning, and identify the appropriate support needed to enhance learning and student outcomes, including attending Section 504 and IEP meetings.

Maintain professional licensure and certifications as required for the program. Attend all staff meetings, in-service meetings, peer reviews, supervision sessions, and other meetings as requested/required. Serve on the safety response team for student behavior needs and safety assessments (such as suicide risk reviews and threat assessments). Responsible for keeping student information confidential by adhering to state and federal law, policies, and procedures for the Delta County School District.

Responsible for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws; professional practice acts and ethical guidelines; and policies and procedures of Delta County School District. Responsible for supporting DCSD's mission and vision by practicing and modeling a culture of health and wellness. Engage in professional development to advance and strengthen professional skills. Complete all administrative documentation as requested/required. Provide service consistent with District policies and parental consent requirements.

Ability to relate to the public regardless of racial, ethnic, and economic status. Other duties as assigned. The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to the job position and other duties as…