Associate Re-engagement and Transition (2026-2027)

Jefferson County Public Schools; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Schools seeks a licensed school social worker or counselor to support students, families and staff during transitions and crises. The role emphasizes advocacy, evidence-based interventions, mental health promotion, and collaboration with community partners.

The successful candidate will coordinate with district teams to identify at-risk youth, facilitate re-engagement, and provide training and consultation to school personnel across 220 workdays per year.

Qualifications

• KY credential or licensed professional by KY Board.
• Leadership experience in a school or related setting.
• Strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance to staff, students, and families during transitions.
• Coordinates with district partners to case manage gun-involved/traumatized youth.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Education

KY credential in Social Work/School Counseling/School Psychology

Bachelors/Masters in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field

Job description

Scope Of Responsibilities

Provides technical assistance to school staff, students, and families during transitions. Facilitates re-engagement for students in alternative school, court-involved, and/or gun-involved. Provides advocacy to students and promotes the mental health wellness of students by assuming responsibility for providing evidence-based interventions at the individual and group level, engaging families, coordinating with community partners, and providing training, collaboration and consultation for school personnel. The coordinate services and collaborate with district partners to identify and case manage students who are gun involved, experiencing trauma due to violence, and/or victims of youth threatening violence.

Job Description

Attached

Salary Schedule: II, Grade 8

Work Year: 220 Days / 8 Hours

• Subject to Salary Placement Rules**

Scope Of Responsibilities

Provides technical assistance to school staff, students, and families during transitions. Facilitates re-engagement for students in alternative school, court-involved, and/or gun-involved. Provides advocacy to students and promotes the mental health wellness of students by assuming responsibility for providing evidence-based interventions at the individual and group level, engaging families, coordinating with community partners, and providing training, collaboration and consultation for school personnel. The coordinate services and collaborate with district partners to identify and case manage students who are gun involved, experiencing trauma due to violence, and/or victims of youth threatening violence.

Minimum Qualifications

• KY (EPSB) credential in Social Work, School Counseling, or School Psychology or Fully KY Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Counselor/Therapist recognized by the KY Board of Licensure or Social Work, or KY Licensed Clinical Psychologist that does not require clinical supervision to perform responsibilities listed above, or a Bachelors/Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field.
• Successful leadership experience.
• Effective communication skills