Social Worker- Middle School; Anticipated

Social Worker
- Middle School

Qualifications:

As a minimum, must hold a Bachelor's degree in job related area or meet the requirements for a certificate as a School Social Worker as required by the Maryland State Board of Education 13A.12.03.06 (MSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C).

Reports To:

Building Principal

Supervises: N/A

Job Goal:
The School Social Worker/Behavior Interventionist will support students' success in school by working directly with other teaching staff and administration to produce positive outcomes for students. The Social Worker/Behavior Support Specialist must be able to work with community resources and demonstrate a commitment and understanding of working with diverse populations.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Works with individuals, groups, and families to optimize student success
• Provides integrated case management services and maintains case documentation
• Assesses student and family dynamics as related to school success
• Participates in various interdisciplinary teams as needed including, but not limited to: SST, IEP, 504
• Provides conflict mediation and resolution as needed
• Provides crisis intervention and management services
• Works with students individually or in a group setting to address issues that may interfere with school performance/success
• Assists families in accessing community services and collaborates with agencies to foster student success
• Utilizes theories of human behavior and development and methods of social work practice to support students
• Develops and manages school based mental health services and partnerships
• Provides consultative services to KCPS staff and families
• Demonstrates core knowledge and skills in the areas of: social work ethics; program development and management skills; social work modalities and procedures; characteristics of student populations; multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary activities; and public education and Federal and state laws
• Advocates for children and families within the school setting and with outside agencies
• Identifies and develops resources and services to meet needs of school community
• Facilitates effective delivery of school-based resources and services
• Participates in local/county organizations to represent and advocate of need of students
• Collaborates and/or lead effort to develop behavior modification plans to foster student success
• Assists in the implementation of the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Program (PBIS)
• Maintains regular and on time attendance
• Reacts to change productively and performs other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment:
As found in the Agreement Between the Kent County Teachers Association and The Board of Education of Kent County. Ten (10) month position.

Salary Lane:
Teachers Lane, Salary established by the Superintendent.

FLSA Status:
Exempt.

Evaluation:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.