Social Worker

Scott County School District - KY Great Crossing High School - Georgetown, Kentucky

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law, with a minimum of being a licensed social worker currently licensed by the Kentucky Board of Social Work or a certified social worker currently licensed by the Kentucky Board of Social Work or the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.

Under general direction, to assist in the planning, development, and implementation of policies, regulations, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to Student Services programs; serve as a resource to personnel concerning special subject and instructional programs; review, monitor, and coordinate the functions and activities of instructional personnel; and perform other related functions as directed.

This position class requires subject matter expertise commonly taught in public schools and coordination of early childhood curriculum and instructional processes. Directly related experience in special education programs is required to perform programmatic analyses using widely prescribed instructional principles and concepts. The incumbent meets frequently with school administrators, teachers, staff, and parents to communicate information, data, and alternative problem solutions. The role requires accurate perception of sound, vision, and ability to provide oral information and direction, and to handle instructional and assessment materials.

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and participate in Student Services educational programs.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate staff workshops and other professional growth activities.
• Confer with, counsel, and advise management and instruction personnel concerning special programs, instructional strategies, and related activities.
• When licensure is held or in progress, complete assessments, diagnosis, treatment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and ongoing assessments for progress and client needs, utilizing individual, family, and group sessions.
• Advise and offer recommendations concerning appropriate instructional methods and materials.
• Plan, organize and conduct parent in-service training programs.
• Perform demonstration teaching and instructional modeling functions for instructional personnel to ensure the instructional process meets students’ needs.
• Review, research, and prepare new material and projects pertaining to special subject programs.
• Review, monitor, and assist in the performance appraisal of the Student Services staff.
• Assist in the preparation of the consolidated application for categorical funding and monitor projects to ensure compliance with state or federal guidelines and requirements.
• Provide assistance and guidance to district and project personnel regarding selection and utilization of materials and equipment.
• Confer with and aid project instruction personnel in resolving unusual and unforeseen problems, issues, and concerns.
• Assist in Student Services budget planning and expenditure control process.
• Serve as a Child Care resource and liaison to community groups.
• Prepare a variety of management and program evaluation reports as required.
• Comply with applicable state and federal law as well as local policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Principles, techniques, strategies, goals, and objectives of public education.
• Methods, techniques, procedures, and strategies concerning the assessment and evaluation of district child development programs.
• Legal mandates, policies, regulations, and operational procedures pertaining to child development instruction delivery systems.
• State, federal, and local community child service groups and agencies.
• Modern innovative and creative curriculum and instructional trends pertaining to preschool and elementary age children.
• Human relations strategies, conflict resolution strategies, and team building techniques.

Ability to

• Provide specialized resource support and coordination of creative and innovative curriculum and instruction programs.
• Analyze and assess program needs and offer recommendations…