Certified - School Social Worker

Position Title : School Social Worker

Qualifications : Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work preferred

Compensation and Benefits :

Join Tiger Nation! Salary placement is based on experience and education.

District contributes to health insurance upon enrollment.

FPS is a diverse, forward-thinking, Class A district located just 25 minutes northwest of Omaha and 45 minutes north of Lincoln. We offer a small town atmosphere and big city opportunities. Learn more about us at fremonttigers.org

Must have a Nebraska teaching permit with proper endorsement.

FPS values professional growth and supports a New Teacher Mentorship Program.

New Certified Staff are offered a one-time salary advance opportunity to increase their August paycheck. We want to assist in all ways possible through the transition into the teaching profession.

Paid Leave : 4 Personal Days; 9 Sick Days; 5 Bereavement Days; Civic Leave; and Professional Leave as determined by administrators. Certified staff also administer a Sick Leave Bank that all certified staff are eligible to join on an annual basis. Teachers who are parents or guardians of an FPS student can also use up to 4 sick days, per year, to attend FPS-sponsored activities for their child.

Retirement : FPS is a member of the Nebraska Public Employee Retirement System - a defined benefit pension plan.

FPS provides all certified team members long term disability, a $10,000 individual life insurance policy, and quarterly perfect attendance bonus opportunities.

Additional benefits offered at employee expense include : health, dental, and vision insurance, additional voluntary life insurance, tax-sheltered annuities (403b), flexible spending accounts, and supplemental policies via AFLAC and Colonial Life such as short term disability, accident insurance, group cancer insurance, and hospitalization / critical illness insurance.

Employment : Starting 2025 / 26 School Year, late July 2025

Reports To : Student Services Administrator, Building Administrator

Applications Will Be Accepted Through : Open Until Filled

Fremont Public Schools is a progressive Class A district. We offer a competitive salary, benefit package, and an array of opportunities to help you reach your greatest potential. You'll also find that Fremont, located just 25 minutes north west of Omaha and 45 minutes north of Lincoln, is a friendly and convenient place to live with our small town atmosphere and big city opportunities.

Application Procedure : Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply at fremonttigers.org. Click on Employment and follow application instructions.

All positions are subject to veterans preference.

FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

It is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and / or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

DEPARTMENT : Student Services

JOB TITLE : School Social Worker

REQUIREMENTS : Education Level :

• Bachelor of Social Work
• Master of Social Work Preferred

Certification / Licensure :

Experience Desired :

Other Requirements :

REPORTS TO : Director of Student Services

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The essential functions of each employee's position includes (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.

Basic :

To promote a working relationship of trust and mutual respect between school and home; work with community agencies concerned with the welfare of students; create situations and find solutions to individual student's problems which will maximize that student's chances for success in school and life in general.

Frequent :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

NEVER (0%)

OCCASIONAL (1-32%)

FREQUENT (33-66%)

CONSTANT (67%+)

A. Standing

B. Walking

C. Sitting

D. Bending / Stooping

E. Reaching / Pulling / Pushing

F. Climbing

G. Driving

H. Lifting : 50 pound maximum

I. Carrying : 1-100 ft.

J. Manual Dexterity Tasks

Fingering 33-66%

Grasping 33-66%

Specify (manual dexterity tasks) : Ability to operate computer, manipulate keyboard, AV equipment, etc.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory) : Visual and auditory acuity for student supervisory functions, skills in oral and written communication, and skills in human relations

WORKING CONDITIONS :