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JOB DESCRIPTION – Licensed Social Worker

Position Type: School-Based Support Staff/Social Worker

Date Posted: 5/26/2026

Location: Millennium High School

Closing Date: Until Filled

Certified: Licensed Social Worker

: 4605

Title: Licensed Social Worker

FTE: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Calendar: 197 days

Compensation: Certified School-Based Support Staff Compensation Guide (Starting $58,171)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides information and acts as a liaison between the District, school, community, and families including, but not limited to, counseling referrals, home visits, access to community resources and McKinney Vento services

Provides direct services to Exceptional Students/General Education Students and their families, within a multi-cultural framework, by providing therapeutic interventions, counseling, and crisis intervention (i.e.: self-injury, suicide ideation, child abuse, grief/loss)

Provides documentation by generating and completing accurate and comprehensive reports including a weekly log to document activities and contacts

Networks with District and school staff, counselors, consultants and community agencies to create and coordinate resources and services for students and families

Assists in coordinating and facilitating the placements and return of students to District schools from private placement, alternative programs, and homeless/migrant situations as appropriate.

Demonstrates professional knowledge and engages in ongoing professional development in accordance with the National Association of Social Work Standards and Code of Ethics

Consults with multidisciplinary teams to support academic success and social emotional wellbeing, regarding but not limited to, crisis intervention, child abuse/neglect, ethnicity and diversity, mental health, behavior management, threat management, etc

Consults regularly with the campus guidance counselors and administration to provide recommendations as needed

Submits billing for medical reimbursement for services with designated Exceptional Student populations, as appropriate per licensure

Complies with legal mandates/laws and ethical standards that influence professional responsibilities including but not limited to Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and AFUHSD policies and procedures

Provides professional learning for staff, parents, community groups and/or students to enhance understanding of and services for the education and social/emotional development of at-risk students

Participates in appropriate professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills

Identifies and places qualifying students in homeless programming; maintains accurate written records

Ensures transportation needs for students who are eligible for McKinney Vento services to and from school is complete

Works with counselors and coordinates ordering and distribution of necessary supplies for qualifying McKinney Vento students

Counsels with students and parents to identify and recommend to school personnel solutions for the educational needs of the target group

Creates a monthly academic update for ELL students which will be provided to site administration

Maintains an accurate log that documents services provided to ELL students and families

Attends and records PAC meetings

Creates a monthly parent newsletter highlighting the District’s Vision, school activities and celebrating students’ success

Works with site administration to organize opportunities for ELL parent involvement, school visitation and participation in school sponsored activities

Organizes time, resources, energy and workload in order to meet responsibilities

Maintains confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, parents and school issues

Provides a welcoming atmosphere for students, staff, parents and community

Performs responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner

Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

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