This is a temporary position for the remainder of the 2018/2019 school year.  The above salary references a full-time, full school year salary.

This position will coordinate the data team, support student transition between programs, case manage students and serve as a referral provider for social services in our community.

Using leadership, collaboration and advocacy, the School Social Worker plans, delivers, manages and promotes comprehensive guidance through the lens of social justice, an ecological perspective, individual, group and community work in schools. The School Social Worker will focus on student and family needs and outcomes. As an integral component of the school's academic mission, the Comprehensive Guidance and Support Program (CGSP) provides systematic, developmental, culturally responsive guidance and support essential to the success of each and every student. Data driven and student centered, the CGSP focuses on the needs, assets and potential of each student in the areas of academic, personal/social, career and community participation.

Essential Functions:

The following are examples of principle duties; however, any one position may not cover all duties listed, and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform.

1) Comprehensive Guidance- The School Social Worker plans and designs a comprehensive, systemic school support program that is aligned with the school and district strategic plans.

•  The School Social Worker incorporates and aligns the comprehensive school support programs mission, beliefs and philosophy with district and school goals and improvement plans.

•   The School Social Worker utilizes data sources, needs assessments and time/task analyses to plan and organize a comprehensive guidance and support programs and develop a Yearly Action Plan that promotes and enhances student development in the four domains (Academic, Personal/Social, Career, Community Involvement).

2)  Delivery-The School Social Worker delivers developmental and comprehensive program content to students, parents, staff and the community through direct and indirect services and a variety of program delivery methods.

•    Individualized Planning- The School Social Worker coordinates ongoing systemic activities to assist students in establishing developmentally appropriate personal, academic and career goals. These activities support the development of the Education Plan that personalizes each student's learning and documents the progress and achievement through the Education Profile.

•    Responsive Services-The purpose of responsive services is to collaborate with and intervene on behalf of each student whose immediate needs, concerns, or problems are impeding his or her educational progress or well-being. Responsive services may include counseling in individual, small group or family settings and must be culturally aligned and affirming. Services may include referral for additional assistance and consultation and collaboration with parents, teachers, other educators & community organizations. Responsive services may also involve crisis, tragedy or trauma on a school or community level.

•   System Support and Integration- School Social Workers contribute their knowledge, skills and leadership to promote the integration of the support program framework, content and resources into the overall school improvement plan. The School Social Worker coordinates the implementation of the program, provides professional development to staff who deliver program content, pursues community referral resources for student support and seeks feedback about the program for continuous improvement. The School Social Worker coordinates and manages the support program through collaboration, effective communication, systemic planning and continuous improvement.

3)  Management- The School Social Worker manages a developmental, comprehensive, data-driven school-support program.

•   The School Social worker collaborates with school administration to develop a Yearly Action Plan* focused on the school Social Worker's role within the comprehensive guidance and support program and the School Improvement Plan.

•    The School Social Worker participates in the design and implementation of school guidance curriculum and Yearly Action Plan aligning both school and school support program goals.

•     The School Social Worker organizes and manages time and activities toward implementation of an effective comprehensive guidance and support program for all students. An annual master calendar of guidance and support activities and services is produced and communicated to staff, students and parents.

4)   Accountability- The School Social Worker monitors and evaluates the processes and results of the comprehensive school-support program.

•    The School Social Worker collaborates with school teams to collect and analyze data for school support program goals, activities and interventions.

•     The School Social Worker helps design and implements a collaborative monitoring system to assess whether students are on grade level, in order to improve student academic success in school.

•      The School Social Worker provides an annual calendar of activities and results reports which summarize and monitor annual program activities and interventions and reflect the goals of the Yearly Action Plan.

•     The School Social Worker conducts an assessment of the school-support program and uses it to guide program improvement, develop annual goals, build the Yearly Action Plan and initiate system change.

5)  Leadership and Advocacy- The School Social Worker is a student advocate, leader, collaborator and systems change agent.

•   The School Social Worker leads and advocates for the school-support program within the each department, school setting, district and community.

•    The School Social Worker advocates for the personal, academic and career success of each and every student at every grade level. The School Social Worker demonstrates sensitivity to issues related to gender, sexual identity and orientation, social and economic status, ethnicity, race, language and religion.

•    The School Social Worker works proactively using qualitative and/or quantitative data to identify and remove barriers to student achievement, provide needed support services and to recommend systemic change in policy and procedures that may limit equity, access or student achievement.

•    The School Social Worker advocates for the success of all students by collaborating and partnering with other stakeholders in school teams that provide individualized student supports.

6)   Professional Learning and Ethical Practice-The School Social Worker adheres to professional ethical standards, policies and laws in conduct and practices. The School Social Worker demonstrates competence in the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to plan and deliver equity-based, comprehensive guidance and support with a focus on continuous improvement and openness to feedback about professional growth.

•   Ethics and Standards-The School Social Worker adheres to professional ethical standards, policies and laws in conduct and practices as directed by TSPC, NASW, District Policy and Administrative Rules (OAR 584-018-0505 to 584-018-0515).

•    Skills and Knowledge -The School Social Worker demonstrates competence in the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to plan, organize, deliver and evaluate a support program that aligns with national standards. The School Social Worker reflects on his/her personal biases and accesses resources to deepen his/her own understanding of cultural, ethnic, gender and learning differences to build stronger relationships.

•   Professional Growth and Development-The School Social Worker pursues professional growth and continuous improvement in the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to provide and enrich a comprehensive guidance and support program through the development of a Yearly Action Plan.

*Yearly Action Plan - A document that guides the action plan for the School Social Worker for the year, including goal based actions, program delivery, development and collaboration.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a broad and diverse population of students, families, peers and colleagues.

 Workplace Expectations
 •    The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
•     The employee is dressed and groomed in a neat, clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
•     The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
•       The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulleting, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority.
•        The employee demonstrates appropriate judgment and professional behavior at all times.
•         All licensed employees will meet the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) Standards for Competent and Ethical Educators and District Standards for Performance.
 

Minimum Qualifications:
Education

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
• Valid Oregon TSPC license, School Social Worker endorsement - Required

Experience

•  School Social Worker experience.
• Demonstrate sensitivity/understanding of interpersonal relations with students and persons of diverse cultures and backgrounds required.
• Leadership and management skills highly desirable.

Additional Information:
Complete application in its entirety.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted or processed, there are no exceptions.

We do not accept walk-in, faxed, or applications via mail.  All applications must be submitted using the GovermentJobs website.  It is your responsibility to submit a complete application.  Submitting an application does not guarantee any candidate an interview.  Candidates are interviewed by appointment only.  If you apply to more than one job, an application is required for EACH job posting.

ALL required documentation must be scanned and attached in order to submit an online application.
Required documents for this posting are:

• Copy of Educational License(s)
• Copy of all college (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted during the application process.  If an applicant is hired they will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the start of employment.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation.  Must be from the last 2 years and one letter must be from a supervisor.
• Test results if applicable.  (ie. ORELA or PRAXIS)

Upon offer of employment applicants must provide 4J Human Resources  a complete set of official transcripts. We highly suggest that you order a set to have available in the event you are hired.

Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J.  Applicants would be responsible for the one-time fingerprint clearance fee.
 
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law.  If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at (541) 790-7670.

It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law.  Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:
 
Veterans : A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.
 
Disabled Veterans : A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).
 
For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.