K8 Social Worker

Shonto Preparatory School; Shonto (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Shonto Preparatory School seeks a Student Support Services/Social Worker to provide individualized guidance and consultation to students, families, and staff. The role focuses on addressing personal and social factors that affect learning and coordinating with district and outside agencies as needed.

The position emphasizes case management, behavior support, and community collaboration to promote student success and ongoing professional development in the field of social work within an

Qualifications

• Arizona State Certification as a Social Worker is required.
• Masters Degree in Social Work.
• Bachelor's degree in an education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provides tailored counseling and consultation to students, parents, administrators, and staff to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues.
• Conducts assessments to identify learning or social issues and recommends corrective actions to maximize learning.
• Supports behavior management plans for students and collaborates with teachers.
• Coordinates with outside agencies and administrators to address student needs.
• Maintains accurate records and assists in dropout prevention efforts.

Skills

Social Work knowledge

Communication skills

Parental engagement

Case management

Organizational ability

Data analysis

Education

Masters in Social Work

Bachelor's in Education

Job description

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Social Worker


• Date Posted:
  8/27/2024


• Location:
  Shonto Preparatory Elementary School


• Date Available:
  09/27/2024


• Closing Date:
  11/01/2024

Position Purpose

- Under the general supervision of the Director of Pupil Services, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with individually-tailored advice and consultation to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to maximize the students' learning experience.

Essential Functions

- Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning or social interaction issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.

- Performs casework services with students and parents to encourage parental understanding of, and participation in, overcoming social issues to maximize the educational experience of the student.

- Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' behavior management plans.

- Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.

- Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.

- Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.

- Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.

- Continues 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.

- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.

- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.

- Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.

- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties

- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

- Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

- Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

- Knowledge of Social Work principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven behavior management methods.

- Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

- Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

- Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

- Ability to organize and coordinate work.

- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.

- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

- Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

- Arizona State Certification as a Social Worker (______________________).

- Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education:

- Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

- Masters Degree in Social Work.

Experience:

- Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.