FTE Social Worker

Position: 0.5 FTE Social Worker
Department:
Student Services

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt):
Exempt;
Unit A

Reports to:

Building Principal;
Building Level Special Education Administrator

In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual's qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.

SUMMARY:

Provides a range of social work services to students, including social/emotional screening, individual and group counseling, as well as consultation with teachers, staff, administration, parents, and outside agencies. NPS social workers may function as members of each school's multi-disciplinary team to determine a student's eligibility for special services, appropriate programming, and evaluating on-going progress. NPS social workers play an integral role, and take leadership, in addressing the social and emotional needs of all students, including the implementation of tiered interventions using an RTI model.

Qualifications:

* Experience:

Completion of training in the area of social work. Preference to those individuals who have had experience providing social work

services within a school setting.

* Education:

Appropriate degree and licensure as a school social worker under Massachusetts DESE regulations and requirements.

Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

Evaluation/Assessment

* Provides developmental history of students as needed.

* Follows school district procedures in assessment of students for suicide, threat, or safety risk.

* Submits records, reports and assignments promptly and efficiently.

Direct Service

* In collaboration with building administration and faculty, may provide direct services to individuals or groups of students (e.g., counseling, crisis interventions, and individual safety plans, when appropriate).

* Consults and confers with teachers, staff, and families about strategies to facilitate the social and emotional adjustment of students.

* Establishes and monitors appropriate individual and group caseloads. Works cooperatively with administrators and faculty to manage those caseloads.

* Maintains appropriate data on students to document current levels of performance and other pertinent information.

* Provides whole class lessons in topics related to social and emotional learning such as self-regulation and mindfulness.

Consultation and Supervision

* Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work, communicate, and collaborate effectively with teachers, other school

staff, and families as part of a team within the school setting.

* Ensures that students and families know about community services and programs and assists them in accessing these, as appropriate.

* Helps schools develop challenging and achievable cognitive and academic goals for all students.

* When supervising interns, practicum students, or other students, follows professional, ethical and school/program guidelines and policies.

Safety and Crisis Management

* Participates in planning and implementing prevention programs to address the social and emotional needs of students, including

programs to address bullying, school violence, and school safety.

* Follows school district procedures in assessment of students for suicide, threat, or safety risk in acute situations.

* In collaboration with building and school district administration, identifies resources and coordinates services with other professionals and/or agencies, e.g. Riverside Community Care, DCFS, DYS, Newton Police Department, area hospitals to address students' behavioral, emotional, or social needs in urgent situations.

* Works collaboratively with administration relative to following procedures such as CRAs or filing a 51A with DCFS regarding child abuse or neglect.

* Participates in planning and/or implementation of…