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Job Posting Title:
SPED Teacher - Social Worker (For all open positions for the 2018-2019 School Year)

Job Description:
Addresses the social well-being of students ranging from elementary to high school. Provides information and counseling to help students, parents and school staff work together to solve problems by communicating and providing referrals to other resources. Develops and promotes good community relations among various district and community clientele.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
The Douglas County School District anticipates job openings for School Social Workers across all levels for the 2018 - 2019 academic year. Applicants who respond to this posting will be screened and successful applicants will be added to the applicant pool and interviewed by individual school sites.

Responsibilities:
• Counsel parents with concerns or problems, interviewing the child and family to determine whether further action is required.
• Refer clients to community resources for services such as assessment services to go and how to apply.
• Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems such as truancy and misbehavior, and to implement solutions.
• Develop and review service plans in consultation with students, and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Respond to referrals and or reported cases from teachers, administrators, other school personnel, parents, students and community agencies (Department of Human Services).
• Provide individual casework/case management/counseling to students and parents to alleviate conditions which interfere with the students' learning.
• Provide assistance and or referrals for students, families, or staff regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care or medical care.
• Gather information, investigate and interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems, to determine what services are required to meet their needs.
• Serve as a liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts, to help children who face problems such as disabilities, abuse or poverty.
• Create, organize and update case history records and prepare reports, according to deadlines.

Certifications: Licensed Clinical Social Worker - DORA, Special Services Provider License - Social Worker - Colorado Department of Education

Education: Master's Degree: Social Work (Required)

Position Type: Regular

Primary Location: VARIABLE LOCATION EMPLOYEE - SPED

One Year Only (Yes or No): No

Minimum Starting Rate:
(Based off a full-time FTE; if applicable, part time salaries will be prorated)
$43,000.00 USD Annual

Maximum Starting Rate:
(Based off a full-time FTE; if applicable, part time salaries will be prorated)
$64,500.00 USD Annual

Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40

FTE: 1

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:
(260 days indicatesa year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are thengranted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Closing Date (Ongoingif No Date Specified):
Please note that the posting will be closed as of 12:01 am on the day specified (if applicable).