Job Description - School Social Worker

RELATED SERVICES:

• Participating in special education assessment meetings as well as individual Educational Planning Meetings
• Working with those problems in a child's living situation that affect the child’s adjustment in school. (home, school, and community)
• Preparing a social or developmental history for a child with a disability.
• Counseling (group, individual and/or family)
• Mobilizing family, school, and community resources to enable the child to learn as effectively as possible in his or her educational program
• Assisting in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies.

SERVICES TO STUDENTS:

• Providing crisis intervention.
• Developing intervention strategies to increase academic success.
• Facilitate Restorative Circles
• Helping the child develop appropriate social interaction skills.
• Assisting the child in understanding and accepting self and others.

SERVICES TO PARENT/FAMILIES:

• Working with parents to facilitate their support in their children's school adjustment.
• Alleviating family stress enables the child to function more effectively in school & the community.
• Assisting parents to access programs available to students with special needs.
• Assisting parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources.

SERVICES TO SCHOOL PERSONNEL:

• Providing staff with essential information to better understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) affecting a student’s performance and behavior.
• Assessing students with mental health concerns.
• Developing staff in-service training programs.
• Assisting teachers with behavior management.
• Providing direct support to staff.

SCHOOL-COMMUNITY LIAISON:

• Obtaining and coordinating community resources to meet students' needs.
• Helping school districts receive adequate support from social and mental health agencies.
• Advocating for new and improved community/school services to meet the needs of students and families.

SERVICES TO DISTRICTS:

• Assist in developing and implementing educational programs for children for exceptional children.
• Developing alternative programs for students with attendance concerns or involvement with the law.
• Identifying and reporting child abuse and neglect.
• Providing consultation regarding school law and school policy including IDEA and Section 504.
• Providing case management for students and families requires multiple resources.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive salary based on experience - minimum of $47,250 (Teacher schedule plus 10 summer days) for the 2024-2025 school year.
• Family or Single Medical/Prescription coverage paid 80% by district
• Dental, Vision, and Flex coverage available
• NYSTRS Membership