School Social Worker

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The primary purpose of this position is to deliver mandated services to students as well as to provide essential Social Work Services throughout the district in order to promote and enhance student success.

Salary Competitive : Y

Appointment Status : Probationary

Position Status : Full time

Start Date : 09/1/2021

Certification Type : School Social Worker {2080}

Additional Job Information : 1. Is familiar with and contributes to the successful implementation of the District?s Mission and Belief statements;
2. Provides support, counseling and case management services to individual students to address personal, social, or emotional issues related to their educational progress and development.
3. Consults with students, parents, teachers, administrators and members of both the school and the student services team to define and implement developmentally appropriate learning strategies, behavioral interventions, as well as socio-emotional supports for students.
4. Works closely with staff members, parents and other specialists to assist in the assessment, planning and program development for at-risk students and/or those referred to the support team.
5. Initiates and plans in-service programs for staff, parents and community members.
6. Assists in the development of prevention programs and provides counseling and crisis intervention for individuals and small groups as the need arises.
7. Communicates clearly and succinctly in both oral and written form, supervises the appropriate use and confidentiality of student records, and maintains reports of contacts with students, parents, private practitioners, agencies, etc., as related to specific students.
8. Serves on established committees and attends meetings as required including beyond the normal professional workday.
9. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of New York State learning standards, FERPA, and state regulations governing the ethical provision of counseling services.
10. Evidences a clear commitment to professional growth and skill development.
11. Works with families to facilitate understanding, promote constructive participation in resolving difficulties their child(ren) may be experiencing, and increase awareness of the availability of appropriate resources, making referrals to community agencies, services and programs for additional services when appropriate.
12. Serves as liaison between home and school, making home visits when additional follow-up is necessary.
13. Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Special Education and the Principal.
14. Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

Send Resume to : Dr. Patricia Grupka

Contact Person's Title : Assistant Supt for Admin Services

Contact Person's Email : Pgrupka@lew-port.com

Job Posting Link : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v-GOSQxwlDRxbtNgyY2G5qv2SIcrDGR8/edit?usp=drive_web&ouid=114081107733636049702&rtpof=true

Posting Link : Lew-Port.com