School Social Worker

School Social Worker

Position

Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Special Services, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with individually-tailored advice and consultation to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to maximize the students' learning experience.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning or social interaction issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
• Performs casework services with students and parents to encourage parental understanding of, and participation in, overcoming social issues to maximize the educational experience of the student.
• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' behavior management plans.
• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment:

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements:

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Knowledge of Social Work principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven behavior management methods. Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles. Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile:

Certification/License:

NJ State Certification as a Social Worker. Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education:

Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment. Masters Degree in Social Work.

Experience:

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.