School Social Worker (SY 25-26) #ESC3679

What's in it for you?!

• Lucrative pay!


• Long term contract!


• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance available!


• Principal is well respected and liked!

If that's you, let's talk!

About Us:

At SchoolHiring (Division of ExpertHiring), we champion potential in students and professionals. You’re not just an employee here; you’re family. We value your role in shaping futures and providing unmatched opportunities to harness your expertise. With each unique school and student, we stand united in our mission to make a lasting impact. Dive in, be recognized, and let’s shape the future of special education together. Join us today.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and implement lesson materials in accordance with district resources and alignment with State standards and school's philosophy and objectives.


• Employ a variety of instructional methods/techniques and materials to differentiate learning activities for all students.


• Promote and maintain appropriate student behavior.


• Participate on committees to develop and improve instruction and/or other building level goals/initiatives.


• Actively pursue continual professional growth and commit to the vision of making the school a place of excellence.


• Maintain accurate and complete records involving student information required by law, District policy, and administrative direction.


• Provide direct counseling support to students through pull out and push in services.


• Consult with teachers, administrators, and parents regarding difficulties with social, emotional, and behavioral concerns.


• Review brief and complex functional behavior assessment processes (FBA) as needed.


• Interpret student data in the areas of social/emotional/behavioral.


• Assist with paraprofessionals to meet the needs of students throughout the building.


• Participate in, assist with, and/or manage student 504 evaluations and plans.


• Participate in the evaluation process for Individual Education Plans.


• Help develop Individual Education Plans when Social/Emotional Functioning has been identified.


• Provide social skills training to students.


• Provide therapeutic intervention/counseling for students with social/emotional/behavioral needs.


• Coordinate and facilitate professional development opportunities for the school community during the school year and summer programming based on need.


• Resource and refer with community-based agencies.


• Provide regular, scheduled support to the Structured Learning Program, Learning Opportunities Program, and Early Childhood programs based on school assignment.


• Engage in crisis management.


• Help guide the extended school year program in supporting the overall emotional, social, and behavioral needs of all students.


• Act as a mandated reporter.


• Demonstrate knowledge of IEP policy and procedures, and competence with IDEA rules/regulations.


• Serve as a problem-solving team member.


• Develop and implement Tier 1 activities to support literacy development.


• Provide direct instruction and/or consultation with assistive technology devices.


• Conduct co-treatment with other related services providers whenever appropriate.


• Collaborate for the integration of Speech/Language services into the general education curriculum.


• Maintain documentation and detailed data for students served.


• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and administration.


• Work collaboratively with grade level team and school teams.


• Demonstrate strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills with colleagues, parents, and administration.


• Commit to continuous professional growth.

Qualifications:

• Professional Educator License (PEL).


• School Social Worker endorsement.


• Knowledge of current educational and instructional methodologies and techniques.


• Knowledge of theories and practices of child development.