Social Worker- Middle School; Anticipated
Job in
Rock Hall, Kent County, Maryland, 21661, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Kent County Public Schools (MD)
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational, Child Development/Support -
Social Work
Youth Development, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Rock Hall
Social Worker
- Middle School (Anticipated)
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker
Date Posted:
3/20/2026
Location:
Kent County Middle School
Additional Information:
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TITLE:
Social Worker
- Middle School (Anticipated)
QUALIFICATIONS:
As a minimum, must hold a Bachelor's degree in job related area or meet the requirements for a certificate as a School Social Worker as required by the Maryland State Board of Education 13A.12.03.06 (MSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C)
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal
SUPERVISES: N/A
JOB GOAL:
The School Social Worker/ Behavior Interventionist will support students' success in school by working directly with other teaching staff and administration to produce positive outcomes for students. The Social Worker/Behavior Support Specialist must be able to work with community resources and demonstrate a commitment and understanding of working with diverse populations.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Works with individuals, groups, and families to optimize student success
* Provides integrated case management services and maintains case documentation
* Assesses student and family dynamics as related to school success
* Participates in various interdisciplinary teams as needed including, but not limited to: SST, IEP, 504
* Provides conflict mediation and resolution as needed
* Provides crisis intervention and management services
* Works with students individually or in a group setting to address issues that may interfere with school performance/success
* Assists families in accessing community services and collaborates with agencies to foster student success
* Utilizes theories of human behavior and development and methods of social work practice to support students
* Develops and manages school based mental health services and partnerships;
* Provides consultative services to KCPS staff and families.
* Demonstrates core knowledge and skills in the areas of: social work ethics; program development and management skills; social work modalities and procedures; characteristics of student populations; multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary activities; and public education and Federal and state laws
* Advocates for children and families within the school setting and with outside agencies
* Identifies and develops resources and services to meet needs of school community
* Facilitates effective delivery of school-based resources and services
* Participates in local/county organizations to represent and advocate of need of students
* Collaborates and/or lead effort to develop behavior modification plans to foster student success
* Assists in the implementation of the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Program (PBIS)
* Maintains regular and on time attendance
* Reacts to change productively and performs other duties as assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
As found in the Agreement Between the Kent County Teachers Association and The Board of Education of Kent County. Ten (10) month position.
SALARY LANE:
Teachers Lane, Salary established by the Superintendent.
FLSA STATUS:
Exempt.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
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