Long Term Substitute School Counselor or Social Worker

Long Term Substitute School Counselor or Social Worker

Wilton School District Cider Mill - Wilton, Connecticut Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

TITLE: LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL COUNSELORor SOCIAL WORKER - OCT-MAY

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eligible for State Certification as a School Guidance Counselor or SOcial Worker
• Such additions and alternatives to the above qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable
• Experience as a social worker would be beneficial but not required

REPORTS TO: Building Principal(s)

JOB GOAL: To help students achieve a successful learning experience through direct casework service, drawing on family, school, and community resources as appropriate,

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
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• Assist staff in the identification of children with emotional or social problems interfering with their satisfactory school adjustment and performance.
• Consult with principal, classroom teacher, support staff, parent, child or others involved to assess and develop an action plan for working with students who may need long term follow-up.
• Provide direct individual or group services to the child and/or his/her parents, assisting with an action plan that allows the student to enhance school learning and behavior, social skills, and interpersonal interactions.
• Maintain list of current community resources and referral sources.
• Assist student and family in obtaining appropriate outside referrals and community resources, when appropriate
• Serve as liaison between school and community agencies and resources.
• Consult with classroom teachers and support staff regarding children who may not need direct service but present behaviors of concern.
• Consult with teachers when appropriate in an attempt to improve classroom climate for all children.
• Serve as a member of the Early Intervention Team and Pupil Study Team and serves as a member of the Planning and Placement Team.
• Serve as a regular member of Student Assistance Team.
• Prepare a social history on each child as recommended by the Planning and Parent Team.
• As appropriate, participate in the early identification of pre-Kindergarten children with potential learning problems through the Wilton Preschool Services
• Participate in staff orientation programs, faculty meetings, PTA functions, and any other group meetings to further the general understanding of children.
• Maintain case notes on each child referred for services.
• Work cooperatively with and effectively utilizes the special services of the school psychologist, other school counselors, language, speech and hearing clinicians, reading teachers, nurses and physicians.
• Maintain professional contacts through organizational meetings, conferences, and informal contacts with school counselors/ social workers in other school systems and school counseling consultants.
• Serve as mandated reporter for cases of abuse, neglect and truancy and liaison with Department of Children and Families and truancy officer.
• Keep informed on current educational trends, practices, and research by advanced study, by visiting school systems elsewhere, by attending educational conferences, and by other appropriate means.
• Accept additional assignments in the role of School Counselor as directed by the Director of Special Services, and/or the building principals.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 187 day position

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Wilton Staff Appraisal Program.

Wilton Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified persons.

Wilton Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information & testing, Family & Medical Leave status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

Wilton Public Schools prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

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School/Guidance Counselor

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required