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K.T. Murphy Elementary School: Long-Term Substitute School Social Worker

Employer
Stamford Public Schools
Location
Stamford, CT, US
Salary
Competitive
  • Position Type:
    Substitute/ Long-Term Substitute School Social Worker

  • Date Posted:
    6/15/2020

  • Location:
    Stamford, CT

  • Date Available:
    September 2020

  • Closing Date:
    Until Filled

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    The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.

    Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.

    JOB DESCRIPTION – Social Worker

    GENERAL STATEMENT:
    The Social Worker provides assessments, and evaluations of students' special educational needs. The Social Worker reports to the principal and/or the District Department Head for Social Work and Home Instruction.

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Provides daily support for students through casework, group work, and class meetings.
    • Provides psycho-social assessment and family assessments for students enrolled in the program.
    • Makes regular contact, i.e., home visits with parents or other appropriate family members to enhance communication and improve student performance.
    • Develops a support program to improve family communications.
    • Provides crisis intervention service to students and families.
    • Facilitates referral to community based medical/psychiatric services for students in need of medical evaluation and hospital treatment.
    • Refers students to community agencies for vocational training and employment.
    • Conducts appropriate classroom based affective education programs.
    • Meets daily with staff and assists staff with student management.
    • Meets weekly in formal case conferences with program staff and psychiatric consultant.
    • Meets or confers with staff from sending school.
    • Participates in Child Study Team and Planning and Placement Team meetings.
    • Maintains appropriate student case records.
    • Prepares reports and develops record keeping procedures in accordance with district and departmental procedures that meet the requirements of the grantor (DCYS: Department of Children and Youth Services).

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • A valid Connecticut teacher certificate with endorsement in Social Work (071).
    • Minimum of three (3) years professional experience in social work.
    • Possess a thorough knowledge of present practices and current trends in social work.
    • Experience in working directly with students and families.
    • A working knowledge of community resources.
    • Proven ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
    • Appropriate communication skills – both oral and written.
    • Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks); Student Information Systems (i.e. Naviance, Power School); or any other technology deemed relevant for this position.

    CSDE Certification:
    This assignment is expected to continue for more than 40 days, and therefore we are seeking a certified candidate. If you are not currently certified in CT, but hold a Bachelor's degree and 12 credits in the content area to be taught, we will apply to the CSDE for Long-Term Substitute Authorization.

    Compensation:
    $200 per day

    Application Procedures:
    Online application is required.

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