Junior High School Social Worker: Student Support & Wellbeing

Victor Central School District

Village of Victor (NY)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 53,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Victor Central School District is seeking a School Social Worker for the Junior High School to support students’ emotional and educational needs. The role focuses on counseling, collaboration with families, and coordination of IEP/504 services within a school setting.

The successful candidate will join a district-wide pupil personnel team, maintain confidential records, and participate in CSE/504 meetings to improve student outcomes. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

Qualified to be employed as a School Social Worker per NYS Education Department guidelines.
Holds a Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Good knowledge of the principles, techniques, and practices of school social work.
Ability to understand procedures and functions in a school system with regard to special education.

Responsibilities

Attend meetings as needed.
General School Social Worker assignments.
Counsels students with emotional and/or educational disabilities in grades K-12.
Serves as liaison among home, school and community, developing relationships necessary for improving learning conditions for a child.
Serves as member of building and district-wide pupil personnel service teams, primary project, etc.
Maintains required records and is responsible for the availability of information to appropriate and qualified persons.
Understands and updates students' IEP and/or 504 Plans as needed.
Participates in CSE and 504 Plan meetings.
Assumes responsibility for social service practices and reporting as required by law and upon referrals from teachers, specialists and administrators.
Consults with teachers in the development of plans to improve in-school relationships of pupils.
Serves as member of building level teams including instructional support, crisis management and risk assessment.
Provides direct service to individuals and small groups within the home and within the school.
Develops and coordinates special projects available to youth through local, state, or federal grants.
Acts as liaison between school and community health and social welfare agencies.
Administers district's free lunch program, including eligibility data processing and records.
Confers with parents/guardians and makes recommendations regarding services for children.
Liaises with community agencies like health and welfare, family court, and probation.
Maintains Data Security and confidentiality.