Social Worker | JW Eater Junior High

Specific
Duties
include,
but
not
limited
to
the
following:

• Evaluatesandassessesstudentprogressagainstinstructionalobjectives
• Possesses working knowledge of state and federal laws related to Social Work (Section 504)
• Coordinates individual and group meetings for students
• Providesanatmosphereandenvironmentconducivetotheintellectual,physical,socialandemotionaldevelopmentofeachstudenttoensuresuccess
• Manages behavioral Tier system (1, 2, and
  3)
• Assistsindistrictinitiatives(Ex.Bullying,Sexual Harassment,etc.)
• Makes home visits and provides resources for families
• Servesasliaisonbetweencommunityorganizationandtheschooltomeettheneedsofstudents
• Teachessocialskillslessonswithintheregulareducationclassroom
• Providesanorientation(expectations) fornewstudentswhoenrollafterthestartoftheschoolyear
• Communicatesandinteractswithstudents,parents,staffandcommunity
• Administersformalandinformaldiagnosticassessmentintheareaofsocial/emotional learning
• Workscooperativelywiththeadministrationandstafftoschedulemeetings
• Possessesknowledgeof Social Work research ,trends,andbestpractices
• Monitorthepacingofinstructionandbudgetclasstimeefficientlybyprovidingcleardirections,outlining expectations,andeffectivelybringingtoclosureinstructionalexperiences
• Utilizestechnologyforcommunication,assessment,andinformationmanagement
• Demonstrates organizational and problem-solving skills
• Maintainsregularattendanceandarrivepromptlyaccordingtoschedule
• Complieswithtimelinesforevaluations,reports,andotherassignedtasks
• Maintains confidentiality of student information
• Maintainscurrentinknowledgeofspecialeducationrulesandregulations
• Report questions/concerns to immediate supervisor
• Complieswithallapplicablelocal,state,andfederalhealth,safety,education,andrelatedrulesandregulations.
• Develops,plans,andimplementsdevelopmentallyappropriatesocialworkactivitiesforchildrenwithexceptionalneedsasspecifiedonIEPs,includingindividualandgroupcounseling
• Uses empathy in interpersonal relationships
• Provides crisis intervention as needed
• Attendsandparticipateinproblem-solving meetings,IEPteammeetings,staff meetings,andothermeetingsasassigned
• Demonstrateseffectiveleadershipinmultidisciplinaryteams
• Identifiesandanalyzestheeffectsofcultural,environmental,socioeconomic,psychosocial,medical,andlegalfactorsonastudent’seducationalachievement.
• Assistswithfunctionalbehavioralanalysesandbehavioralconsultations
• Presentsassessmentfindingsinanunderstandablemanner
• Makes clear,practicalrecommendationsforbehavioralinterventions
• Develops and implements prevention plans
• Completesapplicablepaperwork,includingIEPs,evaluation reports,progress reports,andotherrequiredforms
• DevelopsmeasurableIEPgoalsandobjectivesalignedwiththe Illinois Socialand Emotional Learning Standards
• Workswithparentgroupstofacilitatetheirsupportintheirchildren’sschooladjustment
• Linksschoolandcommunityservicesbyinitiatingreferralsandmaintainingfollow-up services
• Helpsthedistrictreceiveadequatesupportfromsocialandmentalhealthagencies
• Conducts inservice training programs
• Providesconsultationonissues,suchasfamilyfunctioning,normalchilddevelopment,alternativeprogramsfordrop-outs,delinquents,truants,etc.
• Implementsspecializedtechniques,programs,andbehaviormanagementsysteminaccordancewithrequirementsofassignedschools
• Thefollowingisthe Priority Listestablishedforsocialworkersbythe Illinois State Boardof Educationandissupportedbythe School Social Workersas RCS.
• Emergency – Crisis Intervention
• Mandates (Evaluation and IEP implementation)
• Teaming
• Consultation
• Assessment and referral services
• Program Development
• Staff Inservice Training
• Classroom Intervention
• Group Work with Students and Parents
• Individual Counseling with Parents or Students
• Demonstratesabilitytorespectdifferingopinions,acceptconstructivecriticism,andhandleconflict.
• Demonstratesstrongoralandwrittencommunicationskills.

Mental Demands:

• Abilitytocommunicate(verbalandwritten);abilitytoinstructstudents,andeffectivelycommunicatewithparentsandcolleagues.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Abilitytouseweb-based programs,e-mail,and technology(laptop,Smart board,etc.)

Working Conditions:

• Indoor classrooms/School,exposure to:student noise,lawn mowing,music,odorsoffood,mowedgrassandpossiblecommunicablediseases.
• Regular work attendance.

• Master’sinSocial Workfromanaccrediteduniversityorcollege
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout county
• Willingnessandabilitytobetrainedintechniquesforphysicallyrestrainingstudents,if necessary
• Type
  73
  
  School Service Personnel :
  
  School Social Work

Why choose RCS? Here are three reasons, just to get started...

• Our Students. Once you meet them, you will love them!
• Small Classes. We pride ourselves on our very small class sizes (15-20 per class).
• Professional Support. Our schools have Instructional Coaches, Tech Integration Specialists, Reading and Math Specialists, Counselors and Social Workers--all to support you and your students.