Social Worker, School Social Worker

Position Summary

The social worker's role is to enhance students' educational progress, to provide counseling, instruction, consultation, collaboration, assessments, and monitoring services for IU5 and/or district designated students, their families, and the staff who support them, and to help students benefit from their educational program. The services of the school social worker are delivered as part of a broader support team and to help reduce the barriers that impede students from benefiting from their educational program.

School social workers address the social and psychological issues that can impede school success. Through counseling, crisis intervention, community resourcing, family engagement and prevention programs, school social workers help students overcome the difficulties in their lives, and as a result, increase the chance of success.

The social worker's role is to enhance students' educational progress, to provide counseling, instruction, consultation, collaboration, assessments, and monitoring services for IU5 and/or district designated students, their families, and the staff who support them, and to help students benefit from their educational program. The services of the school social worker are delivered as part of a broader support team and to help reduce the barriers that impede students from benefiting from their educational program.

School social workers address the social and psychological issues that can impede school success. Through counseling, crisis intervention, community resourcing, family engagement and prevention programs, school social workers help students overcome the difficulties in their lives, and as a result, increase the chance of success.

• Master's $61,471
• Master's +15 $ 62,866
• Master's +30 $ 64,597

187 work days per school year

10 paid sick days, 3 Personal Days, 2 Emergency Days per school year (based on start date)

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance upon hire date. $75/month for individuals or families.

$50,000 provided at no cost to employee

• Master's degree in Social Work
• Current Pennsylvania Department of State issued license as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Valid and active PA certification as a School Social Worker PK-12, Educational Specialist

• Provide direct services to students, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution.
• Conduct assessments to identify students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Develop intervention plans tailored to individual student needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and other school staff to support students' educational goals.
• Consult with parents and guardians to provide guidance and support for addressing student needs.
• Partner with community agencies to access additional resources and services for students and families.
• Participate in the development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with special needs.
• Implement IEP goals related to social, emotional, and behavioral support.
• Monitor student progress and adjust interventions as needed.
• Maintain detailed records of services provided, student progress, and communications with stakeholders.
• Coordinate services for students and families, ensuring seamless access to necessary resources.
• Follow up with students and families to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensure adherence to SBAP and PDE regulations and guidelines.
• Document all services provided to students, including dates, duration, and nature of services.
• Prepare and submit reimbursement claims for eligible services under the SBAP.
• Maintai…