School Social Worker

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Social Worker
• Date Posted: 6/15/2026
• Location:
  
  South Coast Education Service District

The School Social Worker works collaboratively with school administration, teachers, families, and community agencies to reduce barriers to learning and support the academic, social, emotional, and psychological success of all students. Utilizing a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), this position provides direct intervention, crisis management, family advocacy, and systemic consultation within a school setting.

• Assess home, school, personal, and community factors that may affect a student's readiness to learn.
• Conduct behavioral observations across diverse school settings (classroom, cafeteria, playground) to gather functional data.
• Participate actively in multidisciplinary teams, including Student Support Teams (SST), Section 504 teams, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams, providing social‑developmental histories and ecological assessments.

• Identify and implement evidence‑based intervention strategies for children and their families, including short‑term individual counseling, small‑group social skills development, and conflict resolution.
• Provide immediate crisis intervention, threat assessments, and suicide risk screenings in alignment with district policies and Oregon state safety protocols.
• Develop, implement, and track Tier 1, 2, and 3 social‑emotional learning (SEL) interventions.
• Consult with teachers, administrators, and building staff regarding the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
• Assist school staff in developing trauma‑informed practices, Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs), and Behavior Support Plans (BSPs).
• Provide or coordinate professional development workshops for school personnel and parents on topics such as child development, poverty, trauma, and mental health.

• Coordinate family, school, and community resources on behalf of students to address socioeconomic barriers, food insecurity, housing instability, and healthcare gaps.
• Serve as a bridge between families and the school district, advocating for underserved populations, culturally/linguistically diverse families, and students experiencing homelessness (under the McKinney‑Vento Act).
• Conduct home visits when necessary to support family engagement and assess student needs.

• Comprehensive understanding of child development, systemic racism, social justice issues, and the impact of trauma on early childhood learning.
• Knowledge of Oregon School Law and Policy, mandatory reporting laws, and FERPA/HIPAA regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with a diverse student population, parents, and community stakeholders.
• Strong crisis‑management techniques and the ability to maintain level‑headedness in high‑stress situations.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director and/or Superintendent.

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a regionally accredited institution.
• Required to hold or be immediately eligible to obtain an active School Social Worker License issued by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC).
  
  Note:
  
  While a clinical license through the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers (LCSW/LMSW/CSWA) is highly valued, TSPC licensure is mandatory for this role.

The employee may work beyond an eight‑hour day or a five‑day work week attending meetings, conferences, and school activities. The employee needs to be competent in conflict resolution and must be able to communicate…