Social Worker- East Campus -SY

Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of Western culture where all disciplines are interrelated allowing scholars the ability to think independently and critically. We partner with supportive parents, pursue excellence, provide a safe and challenging environment, and instill morals and values in order to produce tomorrow’s leaders today. Additional information can be found at

The primary role of the Scholar Success Facilitator is to work with scholars, parents, and related social service agencies to help Leman scholars achieve academic success. The Social Worker counsels scholars, serves as their advocate, and functions as a consultant, resource person, and community liaison. Candidates must be competent in social work, counseling, and consultation, able to apply counseling theory, and conduct themselves in accordance with district and school policies.

They must possess comprehensive knowledge of community social service agencies.

• Completed Application (Required)
• Master’s degree in social work or an equivalent professional social work degree from an accredited graduate school of social work (e.g., Family Counseling, Counseling, or Psychology)
• At least 1 year of employment as a school social worker and 1 year of individual and group social work with children and families
• Knowledgeable about accessing community-based social services and resources
• Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and ethical standards of School Social Work; relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations; and applicable district policies.
• Qualifications Preferred:
  • 2 years prior social work experience working with elementary and/or middle school scholars
  • Prior experience with community collaborations
  • Prior supervisory experience
  • Prior experience with program development
  • Bilingual English/Spanish

• Valid Arizona Social Worker License upon hire (Required)
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card / Background and Criminal History Clearance (Required)
• First Aid and CPR Certification (Required)

• Counsels scholars whose behavior or school progress indicates the need for individual or small group support
• Provides crisis intervention
• Assists scholars with conflict resolution and anger management strategies
• Helps scholars develop appropriate social emotional interpersonal skills
• Assists scholars in understanding and accepting self and others

• Works with parents to facilitate support for their scholar's school adjustment
• Alleviates family stress to enable the scholar to function more effectively in school and community
• Assists parents to access programs available to scholars with special needs
• Assists parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources

• Provides staff with essential information to better understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) affecting a scholar’s performance and behavior
• Assesses scholars with mental health concerns
• Develops staff in‑service training programs
• Assists teachers with behavior management
• Provides direct support to staff
• Collaborates with the school-based team to develop intervention strategies to increase academic success

• Obtains and coordinates community resources to meet scholars' needs
• Helps school districts receive adequate support from social and mental health agencies
• Advocates for new and improved community/school services to meet the needs of students and families
• Helps the system respond effectively to each scholar's needs

• Participates in exceptional education assessment meetings as well as individual Educational Planning Meetings
• Works with those problems in a scholar's living situation that affect the scholar’s adjustment in school (home, school, and community)
• Prepares a social or developmental history on a scholar with a disability
• Counsels (group, individual and/or family)
• Mobilizes family, school, and community resources to enable the scholar to learn as effectively as possible in his or her educational program
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