Social Worker​/Counselor

School Social Worker

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work
• Type 73 Certification;
  School Social Work Endorsement
• 1 year field placement in school setting or the equivalent

Reports To:

Director of Special Services or designated building administrator

Supervises: N/A

Purpose of Job:
To complete priority social development histories district-wide and shall be responsible for serving as a liaison between the home and the school

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing the social development study component at the request of the Assistant Principal of Student Services.
• Responsible for monitoring the collection of social developmental history information by the psychologist and guidance counselors.
• Responsible for serving as a liaison between the home and the school for providing parental education and counseling as appropriate in relation to the child's problem.
• Facilitate the effective utilization of existing community resources to meet the needs of school children and shall assist in developing services meetings as necessary.
• Attend regular building special service meetings as necessary.
• Participate in annual reviews for special education students as necessary.
• Conduct building in-service workshops for staff and parents.
• Participate in district in-service workshops.
• Offer individual and group counseling service.
• Facilitate groups of at-risk students regarding anger management techniques, bullying/harassment issues within the high school setting.
• Coordinate/disseminate information to staff and students regarding drug and alcohol issues within the school environment.
• Participate in RtI/Problem Solving meetings as appropriate.
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Terms of Employment: (Completed by Office of Human Resources) Days/year 182 days Benefits D220 Benefits Salary BEA Salary Schedule