Social Worker- Transition Center

Middletown Public Schools

Social Worker

Location: Middletown Transition Center

This position is responsible for providing social work services that support students' educational, social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs in order to promote academic success and access to educational opportunities. The School Social Worker serves as a liaison among students, families, school personnel, community agencies, and service providers, and assists in the development and implementation of interventions that support student well-being, school engagement, and compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

• Ability to display flexibility to meet the operational demands of the department activities required.
• Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of Special Education required.
• Ability to adhere to and model organizational values and Work Pillars required.
• Ability to interact with students, families, co-workers and members of the public in a courteous and professional manner required.
• Knowledge of and ability to successfully utilize Google Suite and Microsoft office suite programs required.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations related to Special Education and related services required.
• Knowledge of ability to successfully utilize CT SEDS database required.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing required.
• Ability to work nights and weekends required.
• Knowledge of assessment methods, techniques, and tools for supporting all students required.
• Knowledge of child development, adolescent development, and social-emotional learning principles to support student growth and educational success.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and professional standards governing special education, student services, mandated reporting, confidentiality, and student rights to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of behavioral health practices, crisis intervention techniques, trauma-informed practices, and evidence-based interventions to address student social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Knowledge of community resources, social service systems, and mental health agencies to facilitate access to appropriate supports and services.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive social-developmental assessments and analyze information to identify student needs and recommend interventions.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with students, families, staff members, community agencies, and service providers to support student success.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats to present information, facilitate meetings, prepare reports, and maintain required documentation.
• Ability to coordinate services among multiple stakeholders to ensure continuity of support and effective implementation of student intervention plans.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet established timelines to support district and school operations.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and maintain confidentiality while performing assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to de-escalate conflict, facilitate problem-solving, and respond appropriately to crisis situations involving students, families, or staff.
• Ability to utilize technology systems, data management platforms, and standard office software to maintain records, monitor services, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision required.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with peers, administrators, and others required.

• Conducts social-developmental assessments, functional assessments, interviews, observations, and record reviews to identify barriers affecting student learning, attendance, behavior, and educational performance.
• Prepares written reports, assessment summaries, recommendations, and documentation required for special education eligibility determinations, reevaluations, intervention planning, and student support services.
• Participates in Planning and Placement Team (PPT), Section 504, student support, attendance, threat assessment, crisis response, and other multidisciplinary meetings as assigned.
• Provides direct individual, group, and family-centered social work services to students experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, attendance, adjustment, or mental health concerns.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates intervention plans designed to improve student attendance, behavior, engagement, emotional regulation, and access to educational programs.
• Collaborates with teachers, administrators, related service providers, and support staff to identify student needs and implement appropriate interventions, accommodations, and supports.
• Consults with school personnel regarding student behavior, family dynamics, mental health concerns, crisis situations, and social-emotional supports.
• Coordinates referrals to community agencies, mental health…