Long Term Substitute Social Worker

Applitrack; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wethersfield Public Schools seek a Long Term Substitute School Social Worker at Silas Deane Middle School to support students January–June 2027. The role requires CT School Social Worker Certification (071) and a Master’s in Social Work, with experience with middle/high school students preferred.

You will provide direct therapy, crisis management, case management, and collaborate with staff to develop IEP goals and SEL strategies, while advocating for student services and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• CT School Social Worker Certification (071) or eligible.
• Master's Degree in Social Work.
• Experience with middle/high school students preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapeutic services (individual, family or group) addressing specific issues.
• Oversees the Wellness Center.
• Provide case management including referrals to community resources and collaboration with other professionals.
• Crisis management including safety assessment and follow-up for students experiencing suicidal/homicidal ideation.
• Attend Planning and Placement Team meetings.
• Develop IEP goals and SEL objectives.
• Conduct psychosocial and functional behavioral assessments.
• Serve on student support teams and special education committees.
• Maintain liaison with community agencies and assist referrals.
• Advocate for student services and students' best interests.
• Perform additional related work as required.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

CT School Social Worker Certification (071)

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Wethersfield Public Schools

• Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Social Worker
• Date Available: January 2027

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Wethersfield Public Schools

Long Term Substitute - School Social Worker

Date Posted: October 1, 2026

The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning.

Silas Deane Middle School is looking for a motivated and dedicated professional with superior communication skills to fill our critical Long Term Substitute Social Worker opening.

Position: Long Term Subst itute Social Worker

Reports To: Building Principal

Start Date: January - June 2027

Compensation: $150 - $300 per day worked (certified). Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled

Employer: Kelly Educational Staffing (staffing partner to Wethersfield Public Schools)

The chosen candidate will be employed by our temporary staffing partner, Kelly Educational Staffing, and will be assigned to fill this opening.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct therapeutic services such as individual, family or group therapy regarding specific issues;
• Oversees the Wellness Center;
• Provide case management services including, but not limited to, referrals to community resources, collaboration with other professionals;
• Provide crisis management services, including assessing for safety, and provide follow-up care for students experiencing suicidal/homicidal ideation;
• Attend and participate in Planning and Placement Team meetings;
• Develops IEP goals and objectives in the area of SEL;
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and functional behavioral assessments;
• Serve on student support teams and special education committees;
• Maintain an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refer parents and student to agencies when appropriate;
• Advocate for student services and students' best interests;
• Perform additional related work as required;

Qualifications:

• Must possess or be eligible for CT School Social Worker Certification (071);
• Master's Degree in Social Work;
• Successful prior experience working with middle/high school age students preferred;
• Must have strong collaboration and communication skills.

Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy

The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Wethersfield Public Schools 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 of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109.

Postings current as of 10/3/2026 11:35:34 AM CST.

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