Reno County School Social Worker

Position Title:

School Social Worker

Status:
Ten Month Contract – Benefit Eligible

Reports To:

Reports to the RCEC Executive Director and Assistant Director

FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Wage Determination:
Determined by qualification and experience

Summary:

School social workers use their training and skills to team with educators, parents and other supportive professionals to ensure that every child learns in a safe, healthy and support environment and assists students in reaching their educational potential.

• Provides related services to students under IDEA.
• Coordinates the functional behavioral assessments of students.
• Coordinates the development of behavior intervention plans.
• Participates as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and re-evaluation process.
• Consults with parents, teachers, administrators, and supporting agencies concerning the needs and abilities of students.
• Develops social or developmental histories on children with disabilities.
• Participates as a team member on students’ improvement teams and IEP teams.
• Assists teachers and parents in developing an appropriate individual education plan for students.
• Provides crisis intervention.
• Develops intervention strategies to increase academic success.
• Assists with conflict resolution and anger management.
• Helps children develop appropriate social interaction skills.
• Assists children in understanding and accepting self and others.
• Assists with the integration of special education students into the general education classroom.
• Assists in developing and implementing education programs for exceptional children.
• Duties as otherwise assigned by the Executive Director of Special Education which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of the position.
• Provides staff with essential information to better understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) affecting student’s performance and behavior.
• Assess students with mental health concerns.
• Develops staff in-service training programs.
• Assists teachers with behavioral management.
• Provides assistance for families and students requiring multiple resources.

• Interviews the family to assess problems affecting the child’s educational placement.
• Works with parents to facilitate their support in the children’s school adjustment.
• Assists with alleviating family stress to enable the child to function more effectively in school and community.
• Assists parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources.
• Visits students’ homes when necessary.
• Transports parents/guardians to meetings/services when needed.
• Obtains and coordinates community resources to meet students’ needs.
• Helps school districts receive adequate support from social and mental health agencies.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal relationships with others.
• Provides assistance for families and students requiring multiple resources.

• Adheres to all district policies and procedures.
• Assists school personnel in following Kansas State Department of Education and federal guidelines for special education.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Maintains confidentiality, appropriate records, and provides timely reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
• Works effectively with community organizations and outside agencies.
• Attends and participates in any team or service planning meetings necessary to gather information and concerns regarding the individual student’s behaviors.
• Demonstrates effective time management and performs multiple projects.
• Completes accurate, timely, and well-organized written reports documenting activities.
• Adheres to all district and RCEC…