School Social Worker

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School Social Worker
QUALIFICATIONS: · 1. · Master’s Degree: Official transcripts documenting a master’s or more advanced degree from an accredited institution.
2.: Current School Social Worker certification with appropriate endorsements as set by the Arizona Department of Education.
3.: Positive recommendations from past employers and/or training institutions.

Alternative to the above qualifications as the Governing Board finds appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO:: Principal/Director of Special Education
WORKS CLOSELY WITH:: Life Academy Teachers and Director of Educational Services
JOB GOAL:: To support the academic, social, and emotional success of all students by providing targeted therapeutic interventions, crisis management, and supportive counseling. The School Social Worker acts as a vital liaison between the school, families, and community resources to remove barriers to learning and foster a safe, inclusive, and multi-cultural educational environment.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list represents the essential tasks performed by the position. These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

1.: Facilitate responsive services through effective use of small group and individual support (i.e. grief and loss, family changes, self-management, peer mediation social skills, academic/organizational skills, emotion management/stress management).
2.: Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to create comprehensive support plans for students.
3.: Coordinate with external agencies and community resources to provide additional services to students.
4.: Offer crisis intervention as needed, addressing urgent mental health or safety concerns.

5.: Facilitate and/or coordinate training for staff and families for the purpose of recognizing risk factors, strategies to support student socioemotional development, and relevant topics to increase student success and well-being.
6.: Maintain accurate and confidential records of student interactions and progress.
7.: Provide documentation and data by facilitating and completing accurate and comprehensive reports, surveys and needs assessments as required by the School Safety Grant.
8.: Participates in school, District, and ADE based meetings and training.
9.: Demonstrates professional knowledge and engages in ongoing professional development in accordance with the National Association of Social Work Standards and ADE
10.: Serves as a member of multidisciplinary teams to support academic success and social emotional wellbeing including, but not limited to, Threat Management Team, Teacher Assistance Team, and School Safety Program Team (SSPT).
11.: Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective function of the District.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:: A maximum of 174 working days per school year. Salary and workdays to be established by the Board approved schedules.
EVALUATION:: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Staff.

JOB TYPE:: Full-time, flex schedule 4-5 days per week

BENEFITS:: Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Gym Membership

SALARY RANGE:: $45,500.00 to $50,500.00