Position Type:
Student Support Services/ Social Worker

Date Posted:
12/2/2020

Location:
Edison School

Date Available:
TBD

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR


Bridgeport Public SCHOOLS
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 310
Bridgeport, CT 06604

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
EDISON SCHOOL

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
The School Social Worker is responsible for providing school social work services to diverse student populations whose behavior interferes with educational performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs counseling services to students with diverse issues
• Performs direct service to students that present with behavioral issues
• Confers with students individually, within the classroom setting or in groups
• Establishes and maintaining professional relationships with school personnel and professional in the community
• Assesses and interprets mental health, environmental and socio-economic issues
• Determines appropriate level of service to meet adaptive needs of students
• Provides feedback to school staff regarding student behavioral functioning
• Assists in the development and implementation of comprehensive behavioral plans for students
• Selects or develops goals specific to student needs
• Participates in IEP/PPT meetings and consults regarding the compilation of documentation for student records
• Attendance at selective professional development conferences/seminars to further enhance professional knowledge
• Collaborates with administrators, teachers, parents, agencies, and paraprofessionals in planning to meet the needs of individual students
• Maintains accurate and complete records
• Motivates and reinforce positive student behavior
• Establishes and maintain procedures and routines
• Makes constructive use of resources
• Provides consultation and support to school personnel in dealing with problematic behavior
• Assists parents/guardians in gaining a better understanding of student's strengths and weaknesses
• Provides support to parents
• Helps parents understand the need for special programs, special education, counseling or other educational services
• Acts as an advocate for students, families and community agencies
• Serves as a liaison between schools, families and community providers
• Enables students to cope more successfully with school, home and environmental stressors
• Models good attendance and punctuality
• Other duties as directed by the Director of School Social Work

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification as a School Social Worker (071)
• A Master's Degree in the area of Social Work
• Preferred - experience in urban setting
• Preferred - knowledge of Special Education
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines

Salary will be in accordance with the BEA contract salary schedule.
Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools' AppliTrack system:
https://www.applitrack.com/bridgeport/onlineapp

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation, or learning disability, in any of its education programs, activities, or employment practices.

"Bridgeport Public Schools is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."