| School Social Worker | SOC WK 24-25 11-24 | 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
| Minimum of $47,250 |