School Social Worker

School Social Worker
Must have Bachelors Degree in Social Work and be eligible for school social work licensure. 
Position Purpose: Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Student Services and principal, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with individually- tailored advice and consultation to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to maximize the students' learning experience. 
Essential Functions 

• Conducting reliable and valid assessments of students and organizations to inform the design of interventions to remove barriers to learning. 

• Remaining current with school-based intervention research and using evidence-informed practices in service delivery. Interventions shall be designed to enhance positive educational experiences and involve the student, the family, other team members, school personnel, and community resources as needed.

• Providing crisis intervention services related to family violence, substance abuse, and behavioral disorders.

• Engaging in advocacy that seeks to ensure that all students have equal access to education and services to enhance their academic progress. 

• Serving as leaders and consultants in promoting positive school climate and to facilitate understanding of factors in the home, school, and community that affect students’ educational experiences. 

• Providing training and engaging parents, school personnel, other professionals and community members in the removal of barriers to learning. 

• Supporting and facilitating educational reforms and initiatives including those that emphasize multitier prevention, early intervention, parent education and involvement, service integration, partnerships, and support for student transitions.

 Additional Duties 

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Student Services and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. 

Note:  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility. 

Equipment 

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. 

  Travel Requirements 

• Travels to school district buildings, households and professional meetings as required. 

 Skills, Knowledge, Abilities 

• Knowledge of Social Work and School Counseling principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven behavior management methods. 

• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles. 

• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans. 

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students. 

• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed. 

• Ability to organize and coordinate work. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents. 

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work. 

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards 

• Works in standard office and school building environments. 

 Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position. 

  Qualifications Profile 

 Certification/License: 

• North Carolina State Certification as a School Social Worker. 

• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation. 

 Education: 

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in school counseling or school social work. 
  
  Experience: Successful prior experience for the appropriate grade level preferred. 
  FLSA Status: Exempt