School Social Worker - ESC

School Social Worker - ESC

Reports To:

Director of Whole Child Support / Building Principal

Department:
Whole Child Supports

Reynoldsburg City Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Reynoldsburg, our educators embody the principles outlined in Our Portrait of an Educator, inspiring students to innovate, collaborate, and excel.

Primary Job Function:
The Reynoldsburg City Schools' School Social Worker - ESC is responsible for assisting students with academic learning by providing strategic services that identify and address the social, emotional, behavioral, and environmental issues that interfere with the educational process. This role serves as a vital bridge between the school, home, and community to promote positive school adjustment, mental health, and student wellness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited university.
• Valid Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) issued by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
• Valid Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Pupil Services License in School Social Work.
• Successful completion of required BCI and FBI background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision designation (LISW-S).
• Previous experience providing pupil services in a K-12 public school setting.
• Proficiency in conducting Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and developing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Assessment & Intervention

• Completes psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and functional behavior assessments to assist in determining special education eligibility and student needs.
• Determines and implements appropriate therapeutic strategies to effect changes in behavioral and social interactions of students and their families.
• Provides individual and group therapeutic counseling to students and families to address social-emotional barriers to learning.
• Conducts classroom observations, psycho-educational social skills groups, and classroom presentations on identified areas of concern for the student population.

Home, School, and Community Liaison

• Serves as a liaison between families and the school to promote collaborative educational planning and encourage parent/guardian participation.
• Conducts home visits to establish communication and positive connections between the parent/guardian and the school setting.
• Locates and mobilizes community resources to support the educational program and provides social work case management for students and families.
• Serves as a liaison with community agencies to foster communication between schools, parents, and community leaders.

Educational Support & OTES Alignment

• Instructional Planning:
  Collaborates with school staff to implement strategies that promote student learning and social-emotional growth.
• Knowledge of Students:
  Identifies and assesses academic problems through the analysis of factors in the home, school, and community.
• Professional Responsibility:
  Maintains required clinical records and adheres to program standards and confidentiality requirements (FERPA/HIPAA).
• Participation in Specialized Teams:
  Participates as an active member of IEP, RTI, and 504 teams to develop interventions for promoting academic success.

Staff & Parent Development

• Provides staff consultation and conducts staff development on social-emotional-environmental factors that impact the learning process.
• Provides parent/guardian educational workshops on topics such as child development, stress reduction, discipline, and safety.
• Provides crisis intervention services and serves on school-based and system-wide safety and program development committees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Ohio School Law, IDEA, and Section 504 regulations.
• Social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks and trauma-informed care.
• Community resources and social service systems within Central Ohio.

Skilled in:

• Clinical counseling techniques for individuals and groups.
• Conflict resolution, crisis…