School Social Worker - Virginia Department of Education
Virginia, VA
About the Job
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: $62,240.00 - $94,948.00 (Commensurate with Experience)
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Essential Functions
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- 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 administers 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 record
- Submit comprehensive socio-cultural assessment reports that address the reason for referral and include appropriate recommendation
- 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 contributes 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
Additional Duties
- 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.
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 and professional meetings as required.
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.
Work may include noisy and/or disruptive student behavior; May also include exposure to student’s body fluids. This is moderate work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pulling, lifting, grasping, standing, walking, pushing, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word and for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise and hazards.
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.
Experience:
Successful behavior expertise prior experiences is a plus.
FLSA Status: Exempt 11-month