Social Worker-Anticipated 26-27 SY

Minimum Job Requirements: 

Required: NYS certification as a School Social Worker (or eligible). Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW). Preferred: Experience in a school setting. Training in trauma-informed practices, MTSS/RTI, and behavior interventions. Skills: Strong collaboration, communication, and counseling skills. Ability to work effectively in a solution-focused, student-oriented team. Organizational and documentation skills. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered practices.

Job Description:

School Social Worker-Anticipated Position

1.0 FTE Middle School

Probationary/Tenure Track appointment

Position Summary:
The School Social Worker provides comprehensive school social work services to students, families, and school staff, addressing social, emotional, behavioral, and environmental barriers that limit student success. The School Social Worker is a member of a solution-focused, student-centered multidisciplinary team supporting inclusive practices and a positive school climate.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and indirect psychological counseling services to students (individual and group).

• Respond to referrals from administrators, teachers, parents/guardians, Student Support Teams, and CSE.

• Contribute to special education and Section 504 evaluations and planning.

• Collaborate with school teams to develop and implement intervention and behavior support plans.

• Assist families in accessing community-based mental health, social service, and support resources.

• Participate in CSE meetings, contribute to IEPs/504 plans, and monitor progress.

• Provide crisis intervention and support school safety planning as needed.

• Support school-wide social-emotional and mental health initiatives and positive school climate efforts.

• Maintain documentation in compliance with NYSED, IDEA, Section 504, Medicaid and FERPA requirements.

• Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.