Long Term Sub Social Worker

Avon Public Schools; West Avon (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Avon Public Schools in Avon, CT seeks a Long Term Substitute School Social Worker to support students under the supervision of the Director of Pupil Services. The role emphasizes social skills instruction, data collection on IEP progress, and collaboration with staff to address the needs of students with disabilities.

The position runs August 27, 2027 with an end date to be determined, featuring behavioral strategies, accommodations, and supervision of paraprofessional staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Meets criteria for employment within a CT public school as Social Worker
• Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or Psychology

Responsibilities

• Provides social skills instruction and reinforcement within both formal (i.e. small-group) and informal (i.e. activity-based) structures
• Observes, collects data, and evaluates (as appropriate) students’ progress toward achieving IEP goals and objectives
• Implements effective behavioral strategies and techniques for the purpose of facilitating appropriate social interactions between identified students and their typical peers
• Works with staff to modify and accommodate students with special needs to facilitate their access to activities, field trips, recreational opportunities, etc.
• Supervises paraprofessional staff to support student participation (as necessary)
• Performs other duties as appropriate and assigned by the Director of Pupil Services or his/her Designee

Skills

Social Work

Education

Degree in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

Long Term Sub Social Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5904355
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Sep 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026

Job Description

AVON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Position Title: Long Term SubstituteSchool Social Worker

Qualifications:

• Meets criteria for employment within a CT public school as Social Worker
• Degree from an accredidated college or university inSocial Work or Psychology

Reports to: Director of Pupil Services and/or designee

Compensation: In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the association and the Board of Education.

Work Year: August 27, 2027 with end date to be determined

Responsibilities:

• Provides social skills instruction and reinforcement within both formal (i.e. small-group) and informal (i.e. activity-based) structures
• Observes, collects data, and evaluates (as appropriate) students’ progress toward achieving IEP goals and objectives
• Implements effective behavioral strategies and techniques for the purpose of facilitating appropriate social interactions between identified students and their typical peers
• Works with staff to modifyand accommodate students with special needs to facilitate their access toactivities, field trips, recreational opportunities, etc.
• Supervises paraprofessional staff to support student participation (as necessary)
• Performs other duties as appropriate and assigned by the Director of Pupil Services or his/her Designee

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Science: Chemistry

Student Services > Social Worker

Contact Information

• Tiffany Fox , Director of Pupil Services
• Avon Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]