Elementary School Social Worker​/Teacher

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Elementary School Social Worker/Teacher

University of Texas Elementary School

All Applicants

40

Exempt from FLSA

Immediately

Expected to Continue

UNIVERSITY ELEM SCHOOL CAMPUS

• Salaries that are highly competitive with the local ISD
• Eligibility for annual merit-based permanent salary increases
• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Paid sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
  Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff
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Support the academic, behavioral, social, emotional, and mental health needs of students through direct services, consultation, collaboration, and school wide prevention efforts. Coordinate campus social-emotional learning initiatives, support implementation of trauma-informed practices, provide crisis intervention services, and oversee the campus social work internship program.

• Student Support Services
  • Provide direct and indirect school social work services to students experiencing academic, behavioral, social, emotional, attendance, or family-related concerns.
  • Conduct observations, interviews, assessments, and consultations to identify student needs and barriers to success.
  • Collaborate with teachers, families, administrators, and support staff to develop and implement intervention plans.
  • Develop individualized behavior support plans through the MTSS/RTI process.
  • Coordinate implementation and progress monitoring of behavioral and social-emotional interventions.
  • Facilitate referrals to community agencies and mental health providers when appropriate.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary teams, including MTSS, attendance, behavior support, Section 504, and other student support meetings.
  • Serve as a member of the crisis response time and provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, and follow-up support for students and families.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation and records in accordance with district and professional standards.
• Social Emotional Learning and School Climate
  • Coordinate implementation of the school's social-emotional learning initiatives and curriculum.
  • Provide classroom observations, consultation, and coaching to support SEL implementation and student engagement.
  • Assist campus administration in designing and implementing positive school culture and climate initiatives.
  • Analyze behavior, attendance, and school climate data to identify trends and support decision-making.
  • Conduct student surveys related to school belonging and school climate and assist with reporting findings.
  • Develop and facilitate parent education opportunities related to social-emotional development, behavior, mental health, and family supports.
• Coordinate the UT Elementary Social Work Internship Program
  • Recruit, interview, orient, supervise, and evaluate graduate social work interns.
  • Collaborate with university field faculty and maintain required internship supervision and evaluation.
  • Assign and monitor intern responsibilities to support student and campus needs.

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of two (2) years post-graduate social work experience required.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families in school or community-based settings preferred.
• Knowledge of MTSS/RTI, behavior intervention, social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, and school-based mental health…