Long-Term Substitute School Social Worker

Greenwich Public Schools; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Greenwich Public Schools in Connecticut seeks a long-term substitute school social worker from January 4, 2027 through approximately March 31, 2027; the assignment includes full salary and benefits for the duration.

The School Social Worker will evaluate students' social histories, collaborate with families and staff, participate in PPT/IEP meetings, and provide counseling and casework to support student learning and well-being.

Qualifications

• CT Certification, or certifiability, as a school social worker (#071) required

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and facilitate the work responsibilities of school social workers
• Perform casework services with students and families to help resolve students' behavioral and social problems
• Select and administer age-appropriate assessment methods and materials to determine student needs
• Consult with teachers and other school personnel to obtain information regarding referrals
• Gather background information on a student's social history through observations, home visits, interviews, and records
• Submit comprehensive socio-cultural assessment reports with recommendations
• Collaborate on placement decisions, intervention plans, and programs to meet student needs
• Communicate case findings to teachers and school staff as needed
• Participate in PPT or 504 meetings and contribute to IEP development
• Conduct counseling sessions addressing emotional, social, and behavioral needs
• Liaise with families, schools, and community resources; provide follow-up and re-evaluations
• Serve on the school crisis team and assist with necessary interventions
• Prepare monthly reports and maintain accurate case records

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Greenwich Public Schools

Long-Term Substitute School Social Worker JobID: 3294

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Social Worker
• Date Posted: 11/2/2026
• Location: Various locations
• Date Available: 01/04/2027

Greenwich Public Schools seeks a long-term substitute school social worker from approximately January 4, 2027,through approximately March 31, 2027;the position carries full salary and benefits for the duration of the assignment.

Position Summary

School social workers performs specialized social work in an educational setting to enable students to achieve optimal learning. They collect, interpret, and synthesize information about a student's social history, community environment, family dynamics, economic differences, and significant crises that influence academic and behavioral functioning, working cooperatively as an interdisciplinary team member to provide services and to devise an appropriate service plan for referred students and their families.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and facilitate the work responsibilities of school social workers
• Perform casework services with students and families to help resolve students' behavioral and social problems
• Select and administer age-appropriate assessment methods and materials in order to determine the needs of students
• Consult with teachers and other school personnel to obtain information regarding the reason for referral
• Gather background information on a student's social history by conducting behavioral observations, making home visits, conducting interviews, and reviewing school records
• Submit comprehensive socio-cultural assessment reports that address the reason for referral and include appropriate recommendations
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary assessment team assigned to each school and work as a team member in making placement decisions, developing intervention plans, and planning programs to meet the special needs of children
• Communicate case findings and recommendations to teachers and other school personnel as needed
• Participate in PPT or 504 meetings and contribute to the development of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
• Conduct specialized individual and group counseling sessions to address specific emotional, social, and behavioral needs of students
• Serve as a liaison between the student, home, school, private counseling facilities, and community resources such as social services, court services, and family service agencies; provide follow-up support and periodic re-evaluation services as necessary
• Act as a member of the school crisis team to provide intervention to students as necessary.
• Make court appearances to present data, and perform court-requested evaluations
• Compile monthly reports and maintain accurate case records

Qualifications

• CT Certification, or certifiability, as a school social worker (#071) required

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

The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.