School Social Worker SY

Position: School Social Worker for SY 26-27
Location: Stonecrest

School Social Worker for SY 26-27

Butts County Schools Central Office - Jackson, Georgia. Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Georgia Department of Education

Job Details

Job : 5984276

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

School Social Worker

Description: Assists students with behavioral, mental, emotional or physical problems that interfere with school attendance and social skills development.

Job Summary: Maintain a professional relationship in issues of confidentiality pertaining to children and their families, develop and coordinate school social services preventive programs, abide by child abuse reporting protocol, conduct home visits, and coordinate SAP/SST/504 activities for students. Counsels students whose behavior, school progress, or mental or physical disability or condition indicates need for intervention. Consults with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems experienced by students and determine possible solutions.

Arranges for medical, psychiatric, and other tests and examinations that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures. Attempts to alter attitudes and behavior of parents and teachers that cause or aggravate problems demonstrated by students. Recommends class or school changes, special tutoring, or other treatment to effect remedies. Serves as liaison between student, home, school system, and community resources such as family service agencies, child guidance clinics, courts, Protective Services, health care providers, and others.

Serves as consultant to school personnel regarding students or situations that are not referred for direct service. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution
• Georgia Professional Educator Certificate in School Social Work (or eligibility)
• Knowledge of child development, behavior intervention strategies, and trauma-informed practices

Preferred:

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia
• Experience working in a school setting and/or rural community
• Knowledge of special education laws, procedures, and compliance requirements

NOTE:
At least three Professional references are required. Please provide email addresses on your application when providing references/former employers and we will send the reference form for you. A reference from your current immediate supervisor is required.

Position Type:

Full-time

Job Categories:

Student Services >
Social Worker

Contact Information

• Caressa Gordon
• 181 N Mulberry St
• Jackson, Georgia
• Phone:
• Email: gordonc

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