Social Worker. LSSW Interim SY

Social Worker.

I LSSW - (Interim SY 2026 - 2027)

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8302004

Job Code:8302004
Job Family/Function:83 – Social Services and Counselors ocial Services
FLSA:Exempt
Grade Ladder:MNPS Certificated Teacher
Pay Grade:MNPS.
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Duration (days/year):201
Locations(s):Support Hub

The School Social Worker are trained mental health professionals that work collaboratively with school-level teams to address student mental health concerns, social-emotional, behavioral, and academic needs; offer classroom support and consultation, and basic subsistent needs. School Social Workers are an integral link between school, home, and community in helping student remove barriers and achieve academic success.

• Provide counseling to individual students, student psycho educational groups and, on occasion, families.
• Provide case management/wrap-around services to students and families.
• Facilitate small group and classroom lesson on a variety of topics.
• Provide assessments and evaluations of students referred for services and offer professional recommendations to multidisciplinary teams (teachers, administrators, counselors nurses, special education, etc.)
• Utilize the Student Management System (SMS) program to view, input and manage student data and interpret data to inform the planning and implementation of student interventions.
• Provide professional development to students, teachers, parents and community members on a variety of topics, as needed.
• Participate in any school-level meetings (IEP, S-Team, Threat Assessment, MTSS-B, etc.) as required to address student needs.
• Schedule and make regular home visits as necessary in an effort to remove student barriers and address student and family needs.
• Attend and participate in occasional after hours and weekend school-based and/or community events.

• Master's Degree in Social Work Required

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of pre-graduate or post-graduate experience working with children in a professional setting, school setting preferred, but not required; candidates who have completed a field practicum and demonstrated exceptional performance with MNPS will meet the standard for the minimum requirement

• Case management assessment and documentation abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners and clients
• Analytical abilities

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community.

We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

• Job Identification 4601
• Job Category Social Services and Counselors