High School Social Worker

Beaverton; Beaverton; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

The Beaverton School District is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to support students' social and academic development. The ideal candidate will assist families in accessing services and manage the Wellness Center, addressing mental health and counseling needs. This role involves outreach, counseling, and collaboration with staff to create a nurturing environment for diverse student needs.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition Reimbursement for advanced degrees

Professional Development opportunities

Emergency and personal business leave

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field required.
• Oregon state license to practice social work needed.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills a must.

Responsibilities

• Provides outreach and coordination for students and their families.
• Conducts home visits and assesses social, emotional, and psychological barriers.
• Directly counsels students and serves as an advocate.

Skills

Communication

Counseling

Crisis Intervention

Education

Master's degree in social work

Oregon state license to practice social work

Job description

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$57,898 - $116,004 annually based on 194 day contract (2025-26 salary schedule, not including intern rate)

Vacancy Notice Type

Licensed

Start Time

8:00AM

Position Category

Social Work

End Time

4:00PM

School / Department Address

17770 SW Blanton St Beaverton, OR 97078

Employment type

Part Time

International School of Beaverton is a Grade 6-12 Options School in Beaverton School District. We have a diverse student body with a diverse set of needs that this position will help us address. In addition to assisting families in accessing services, the person in this position runs our "Wellness Center," a drop-in space that supports students with issues of stress, mental health, and other general counseling needs.

Job Description

SOCIAL WORKER

Teaching and Learning Department

Purpose:

The Social Worker helps students overcome barriers to social and academic development by providing outreach and coordination of for the student and his/her family, in order to foster a nurturing school and family environment.

Reports to : Executive Administrator for Student Services or Administrator for Special Programs

Nature & Scope :

The Social Worker works independently following standardized routines under general supervision. The nature of the work requires adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations. This job requires frequent interaction both with students and families who may be in situations of distress and as such requires a high level of professional decorum, superlative judgment and the ability to perform under moderately stressful conditions.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District�s mission.
• Identifies social, emotional and psychological barriers to student achievement and develops intervention strategies to address them.
• Assesses home, community and school conditions impacting a student�s social and academic achievement, including home visits as necessary.
• Provides direct counseling services to and serves as an advocate for students and their families.
• Directs students and families to appropriate non-District-based resources and serves as a liaison to community agencies in coordinating and managing their delivery.
• Works cooperatively with other student support personnel and, as necessary, outside agencies in performing assessments, managing cases and evaluating progress.
• Provides crisis intervention, conflict resolution and case management services.
• Serves as a liaison between the District, students and their families.
• Provides training and consultation to faculty, administrators and other school personnel.
• Maintains appropriate case records and produces written reports.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other members of the Department as well as other school personnel and community members, including those from diverse cultures or backgrounds or those who speak limited or no English.
• Complies with all procedures outlined in the Code of Professional Conduct and Annual Notices for Education Practitioners, Teachers, Support Staff, Administrators, Substitutes Handbook and all other Beaverton School District Policies and Procedures.

The statements contained above reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may at times perform other duties as assigned which could include work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a master�s degree in social work or a related field.
• Must possess an Oregon state license to practice social work or a related field.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must hold a valid Oregon or Washington driver�s license.

The statements contained above reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may at times perform other duties as assigned which could include work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Working Conditions:

The Social Worker works in a variety of settings, often at multiple sites within a given day. Much work will be required in locations not under the purview of the District, including private residences. The work may involve assignments that require extensive amounts of time outside regular school hours.

The position involves a high level of interaction with students and families from multiple and diverse backgrounds, many with unique needs. The incumbent must maintain composure under stress, and must manage him or herself in the presence of emotionally challenging interactions with staff, students, and parents. The work environment may include exposure to unpleasant interior temperatures, dirt, and communicable diseases.

Planning, assessment and communications with student and families may include frequent, prolonged, and irregular hours, including evening and weekend time.

Work Year : 181 days in 2017-18; 184 days effective 2018-19 academic year

Bargaining Unit : BEA FLSA Status : Non-Exempt Date Approved :

The Beaverton School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the Beaverton School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment.

• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation days. Paid sick leave. Emergency and personal business leave.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Assistance Program and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: PERS Retirement System. 403(b) and 457(b) options.
• Life Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 12 quarter hour credits per cycle for an advanced degree, certification, courses, workshops, or conferences.
• Professional Development: Time for attendance job-related professional development.
• Mentor Programs: Experienced mentors for new administrators.
• Bilingual Proficiency & Other Stipends: for employees proficient in Spanish. Phone & mileage stipends.

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