School Social Worker (SY 25-26)

Job description :

• Plan, prepare, and implement lesson materials in accordance with district resources and alignment with State standards and school's philosophy and objectives.
• Employ a variety of instructional methods / techniques and materials to differentiate learning activities for all students.
• Promote and maintain appropriate student behavior.
• Participate on committees to develop and improve instruction and / or other building level goals / initiatives.
• Actively pursue continual professional growth and commit to the vision of making the school a place of excellence.
• Maintain accurate and complete records involving student information required by law, District policy, and administrative direction.
• Provide direct counseling support to students through pull out and push in services.
• Consult with teachers, administrators, and parents regarding difficulties with social, emotional, and behavioral concerns.
• Review brief and complex functional behavior assessment processes (FBA) as needed.
• Interpret student data in the areas of social / emotional / behavioral.
• Assist with paraprofessionals to meet the needs of students throughout the building.
• Participate in, assist with, and / or manage student 504 evaluations and plans.
• Participate in the evaluation process for Individual Education Plans.
• Help develop Individual Education Plans when Social / Emotional Functioning has been identified.
• Provide social skills training to students.
• Provide therapeutic intervention / counseling for students with social / emotional / behavioral needs.
• Coordinate and facilitate professional development opportunities for the school community during the school year and summer programming based on need.
• Resource and refer with community-based agencies.
• Provide regular, scheduled support to the Structured Learning Program, Learning Opportunities Program, and Early Childhood programs based on school assignment.
• Engage in crisis management.
• Help guide the extended school year program in supporting the overall emotional, social, and behavioral needs of all students.
• Act as a mandated reporter.
• Demonstrate knowledge of IEP policy and procedures, and competence with IDEA rules / regulations.
• Serve as a problem-solving team member.
• Develop and implement Tier 1 activities to support literacy development.
• Provide direct instruction and / or consultation with assistive technology devices.
• Conduct co-treatment with other related services providers whenever appropriate.
• Collaborate for the integration of Speech / Language services into the general education curriculum.
• Maintain documentation and detailed data for students served.
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and administration.
• Work collaboratively with grade level team and school teams.
• Demonstrate strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills with colleagues, parents, and administration.
• Commit to continuous professional growth.

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