Social Worker - Middle and High School

School Social Worker

The School Social Worker supports students' academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health needs by collaborating with students, families, staff, and community partners to remove barriers to learning and ensure all students have equitable access to educational opportunities. The School Social Worker serves as a key member of the student support team and contributes to a safe, inclusive, and supportive school climate.

This is a full-time position with Académie Lafayette. This is an exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.

The Social Worker reports to their campus/building principal.

Student Support & Intervention

• Develop and implement intervention strategies that improve student academic, behavioral, attendance, and social-emotional success.
• Provide crisis intervention, conflict resolution, de-escalation, and mediation for students.
• Provide short-term individual and small-group counseling and monitor student progress.
• Conduct student check-ins and develop intervention plans for students identified as at risk.
• Assist students who are new to the school or district with their social and emotional transition.
• Support students experiencing mental health concerns, trauma, grief, family changes, chronic illness, or physical disabilities.
• Coordinate services for students receiving homebound instruction or alternative educational placements.
• Intervene to improve student attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism through family outreach and individualized attendance plans.

Mental Health & Wellness

• Connect students and families with school-based and community mental health, medical, and social service resources.
• Make referrals to outside agencies and coordinate follow-up services as appropriate.
• Implement evidence-based social-emotional and behavioral interventions.
• Coordinate and implement the Teen Mental Health First Aid curriculum for Grade 10 students.
• Teach classroom lessons focused on the IB Learner Profile, character development, citizenship, social-emotional learning, bullying prevention, substance abuse prevention, digital citizenship, and suicide awareness.
• Support school wide initiatives that promote student wellness, resilience, and positive school climate.

MTSS, PBIS & Behavioral Supports

• Serve as the PBIS Building Lead by coordinating Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III behavioral supports.
• Analyze behavior, attendance, and social-emotional data to identify trends and recommend school wide interventions.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to develop and monitor behavior intervention strategies.
• Assist in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), as appropriate.
• Participate in MTSS problem-solving teams to identify student needs and monitor intervention effectiveness.
• Support implementation of restorative practices and positive behavior interventions throughout the school.

Family & Community Engagement

• Serve as a liaison between home, school, and community agencies to strengthen family partnerships.
• Coordinate collaboration among students, families, teachers, administrators, and outside providers.
• Serve as the McKinney-Vento Liaison for students and families experiencing homelessness.
• Assist families in accessing community resources, housing assistance, food assistance, healthcare, counseling, and other support services.
• Maintain regular communication with families regarding student needs, interventions, and available resources.

Educational Support & Student Services

• Coordinate Section 504 plans for designated grade levels.
• Inform teachers and parents of adaptive materials, accommodations, and student support services.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop classroom interventions that improve student…