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School Social Worker Position

Position performs specialized social work in an educational setting to enable students to achieve optimal learning. Position collects, interprets, and synthesizes information about a student's social history, community environment, family dynamics, economic differences, and significant crises that influence academic and behavioral functioning. Position works cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member to provide services and to devise an appropriate service plan for referred students and their families. Salary: $65,850 - $98,941 (Commensurate with Experience)

Essential Functions:

• Know and effectively communicate the Division philosophy and mission.
• Perform casework services with students and families to help resolve student's behavioral, academic, and social problems.
• Select and administer age-appropriate assessment tools in order to determine the needs of students.
• Consult with teachers and other school personnel to obtain information regarding the reason for referral.
• Gather background information on students by conducting behavioral observations, making home visits, conducting interviews, and reviewing school records.
• Submit comprehensive socio-cultural assessment reports that address the reason for referral and include appropriate recommendations.
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary assessment team assigned to each school and works as a team member in making placement decisions, developing intervention plans, and planning programs to meet the special needs of children.
• Communicate case findings and recommendations to teachers and other school personnel as needed.
• Participate in eligibility committee meetings and contribute to the development of the Individualized Education Programs (IEP).
• Conference with and provide information, support, and counseling to parents/guardians of the student.
• Provide in-service training and workshops for teachers and staff regarding mental health issues and proper procedures for the identification and referral of students.
• Organize and conduct specialized programs to include parent training classes and student support activities.
• Conduct specialized individual and group counseling sessions to address specific emotional, social, and behavioral needs of students.
• Serve as a liaison between the student, home, school, private counseling facilities, and community resources such as social services, court services, and family service.
• Provide follow-up support and periodic evaluation services as necessary.
• Act as a member of the school crisis team and provide intervention to students as necessary.
• Make court appearances to present data and performs court-requested evaluations.
• Compile monthly reports and maintains accurate case records.
• Model nondiscriminatory practices in all of their activities.
• Follow local, state, and federal timeline.
• Keep abreast of developments and research in the field of school social work.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education or other appropriate administrator.

Ability to write reports with concise language and grammar. Must hold a valid driver's license and dependable transportation. Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Education: Must possess a Master's degree in Social Work exclusively, and meet the Virginia Department of Education licensure eligibility requirements for School Social Worker. FLSA Status: Exempt 11-month