Social Worker, Guidance Counselor: Social​/Educational

Position Type:
Student Support Services/ Social Worker

Date Posted: 5/12/2026

Location:

Economedes High School

Date Available:

05/12/2026

Reports To:

Supervisor of Social Services

Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 187 Days

DATE REVISED: 6/19/2019

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:
Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $50,830 Minimum $73,147 Maximum PAY GRADE: SO 2 187 plus 10 days

Collaborates with the Supervisor of Social Services and other district support personnel in removing academic, social or familial barriers that may be prohibiting the student from experiencing academic success.

• Bachelor's degree in social work plus state licensure
• Three years successful practice in the field of social work preferred
• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Knowledge of individual and group counseling skills
• Knowledge and skill in casework methods
• Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students
• Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies
• Awareness and ability to access community resources
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Works with the Supervisor of Social Services to plan, organize, and coordinate professional growth opportunities for district-wide personnel.
• Collaborates with school personnel, through consultation, in the development of strategies to enhance student functional skills.
• Works cooperatively with administration and staff in the identification of student needs and in obtaining appropriate services.

• Communicates effectively with counselors, staff, and students.
• Intervenes early in problem situations to facilitate conflict resolution and to prevent more serious difficulties.
• Initiates and supports programs that facilitate a positive, caring educational climate.
• Assists families in understanding their child's educational needs and the resources available in the school and the community.

• Develops, implements and maintains a successful student assistance service program to reduce risk factors in children's learning in collaboration with the Supervisor of Social Services and district-wide personnel.
• Serves as a resource to administrators and counselors in crisis situations.
• Enables families to convey their concerns to school personnel and maintains open lines of communication.
• Works in collaboration with parental involvement programs in pursuit of avenues which will enable parents to be more involved with their child's school program and school activities.
• Works cooperatively with all departments in regards to students' needs.
• Collaborates with counselors and teachers in meeting the needs of students.
• Provides counseling resources and materials to campus administrators, counselors, and teachers within the limits of available resources.

• Complies with district policies, state and federal guidelines.

• Provides individual, group and family counseling.
• Provides assessment, consultation, and referral services.
• Provides crisis counseling and intervention to students, as needed.
• Works collaboratively with all professionals, auxiliary personnel, and community resources to assist students in accessing available resources.
• Consults with teachers and student services regarding student's familial and community situations.
• Participates in efforts to help students overcome barriers to school attendance and achievement.

• Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations to maintain certification and license status.
• Participates in professional development programs which lead to improved job performance.
• Utilizes and shares information in professional development programs.

• Promotes collaboration and coordination between school and community on a continuous basis.
• Provides information to facilitate the family's use of community resources.
• Maintains open communication between schools and community agencies to facilitate common objectives in…