SY Social Worker

Position: 26-27 SY Social Worker
beginning date: 26-27 school year

starting salary:

salary and work year to be according to the current schedule for licensed staff

application:

in-district: letter of interest through school spring - applicant tracking.

out-of-district: complete application through the school spring - applicant tracking

Final date to receive applications: until filled

qualifications:

applicant must be highly qualified which requires one of the following and a complete application on file to be eligible for the position:

• valid new mexico licensure for social worker.
• master's level or pursuing a master's in social work.
• must become a certified driver to transport students.

reports to:

school site administrator (primary) director of special education (secondary)

essential duties and responsibilities

• assist with the screening, referral, evaluation, identification, placement, and re-evaluation processes of special education.
• conducts social skills assessments and writes reports in a timely fashion (within 30 days)
• conducts social skills therapy groups with all students determined eligible and keeps appropriate documentation
• communicates with parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on social concerns affecting students receiving special education services.
• observes students receiving special education services to determine social service needs and as required for re-evaluations.
• observe a student referred for evaluation for special education eligibility.
• provide individual, group, and/or family counseling services (within the limits of licensure held by social workers) to students receiving special education services.
• maintains contact with the home regarding education and social services issues, and makes home visits as needed.
• follows district and school rules, guidelines, regulations, and policies.
• attend all ieps for school(s) assigned, and assist facilitator with iep documentation as required.
• compile student packet information and submit it to sped office in a timely manner.
• actively foster positive relationships with all staff and the community.
• assist with dissemination of information and linkage to resources regarding the transition to adult independent living/career/post-secondary training.

physical demands:

• the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear.
• the employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• the employee must lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

evaluation:

the performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the

board of education's policy on evaluation of social workers for special education.

the deming public school district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status or handicap in compliance with federal and state laws