High School Special Education Social Worker

Metropolitan-School-District-of-Washington-Township; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township in Indianapolis is seeking a High School Special Education Social Worker at North Central High School. This full-time role starts immediately and follows a 195-day contract calendar, with a Master’s in Social Work and Indiana licensure required.

You will provide targeted support to students, families and staff, coordinate with mental health services, participate in case conferences, and help develop treatment plans while advancing equity

Qualifications

• Indiana Department of Education School Social Worker licensure required.
• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Minimum 5 years of school social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored guidance to students, families, and staff to address social-emotional needs.
• Coordinate with mental health supports and participate in case conferences.
• Support students eligible for special education services and collaborate with teams.
• Develop treatment plans and monitor progress; maintain documentation.
• Attend meetings and liaise with community partners as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Written skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Indiana School Social Worker licensure

Job description

High School Special Education Social Worker JobID: 4817

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Social Worker
• Date Posted: 10/21/2026
• Location: North Central High School
• Date Available: immediately

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last seventy years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

JOB DETAILS

Job Title High School Special Education Social Worker

Qualifications Profile (Licensure) This position requires a valid and active license issued by the Indiana Department of Education as a School Social Worker

Education Candidates must document successful attainment of degrees required for licensure in the state of Indiana. Master's Degree in Social Work required

Location North Central High School

Position Start Date immediately

Work Schedule Full-Time

Calendar Length 195 day contract, prorated to days worked for school year 2026/2027

FLSA Classification Salaried, Exempt

Salary/Hourly Rate The salary schedule is based on experience and starts at Master's $56,918.55 with 0 years of experience for this position.

Under the Direction of the High School Director of Special Educationthe following duties are assigned:

• Providing students, parents, administrators and other teaching staff with individually-tailored advice and consultation to address personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to maximize the students' learning experience
• Providing guidance to families requiring assistance determining additional mental health supports
• Supporting students who qualify for special education services and participating in case conferences
• Referring to more intensive services as needed, coordinating with school social worker, family and school-based mental health agencies
• Working closely with administrators, and Student Services (Special Education Department Chair) to improve outcomes for special education students; including sitting on weekly office meetings, and quarterly data meetings to be an active participant
• Attend weekly staff meetings as necessary
• Collaborating with Special Education teachers, IAs, team leads in Case Conferences, testing, m-team, MTSS, and others as needed
• Collaborating with Behavioral Coach and Behavioral Specialists to optimize student performance
• Conducting psycho-social assessments with students and their families to identify barriers affecting their educational processing including medical, developmental and environment factors
• Using evidence-based practices to assess for mental illness, trauma, depression, anxiety, and suicidality as identified in the DSM5 and using the following screening tools: ACE, PHQ-9, GAD-7, and Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale
• Developing treatment plans and effective interventions to meet student's needs and working to lessen their deficits
• Conducting social skill groups, SEL individual sessions, or co-facilitating group sessions
• Serving as a school liaison for students leaving psychiatric inpatient hospitalization and the hospital
• Contacting Department of Child Services (DCS) as needed in various circumstances
• Assisting students and teaching staff in implementing student's behavior management plans
• Documenting services provided and keeping record of their progress electronically
• Conducting home visits as needed to provide support to students and families
• Traveling to school district buildings and professional meetings as required
• Continuing to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships
• Being available before and after school, as assigned
• Assisting with arrival and dismissal duties
• Performing other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of 5 years of experience preferred
• Knowledge of social work principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven behavior management methods
• Differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
• Data information systems, data analysis and formulation of action plans
• Applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Excellent communication, written, curriculum and organizational skills required
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
• Ability to organize and coordinate work

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

PERCENT OF TIME

Seldom = Less than 25%

Occasional = 26 to 50%

Often = 51 to 75%

Very Frequent = 76% and above

Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Often

Ability to carry 25 pounds

Occasional

Amount to lift 25 pounds

Occasional

Amount of force to push/pull up to 25 pounds

Seldom

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations

Very Frequent

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter

Very Frequent

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels

Very Frequent

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation

Very Frequent

Ability to operate office equipment

Very Frequent

Ability to reach in all directions

Very Frequent

Climbing

Seldom

Seldom

CONTACT INFORMATION

Wendy Skibinski, Director of Student Services

Crystal Haslett, Coordinator of Student Programs

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.