Pupil Appraisal Social Worker

Young World Physical Education; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development

Retirement plan

Job summary

A local educational institution in Harvey, Louisiana is seeking a Pupil Appraisal Social Worker. This full-time position emphasizes providing direct services to schools, including consultation and support of evaluations. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work and be licensed as a Clinical Social Worker. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. The job offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, independent self-starters committed to student achievement.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the Louisiana Board.
• Exceptional analytical skills to use data for decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to local schools related to student evaluations.
• Facilitate communication between home and school.
• Conduct functional behavioral assessments for students.
• Serve as liaison between school, home and community agencies.
• Provide psycho-educational consulting to schools for preventive strategies.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong written and oral communication

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience in developing/implementing interventions

Bilingual

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LA)

Qualified Social Worker

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Pupil Appraisal Social Worker

Jefferson Parish Schools HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES - Harvey, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Jefferson Parish Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 4926393

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 08, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Description:

• Reporting to the Director of Pupil Appraisal in the Student Support Unit, the Pupil Appraisal Social Worker provides direct services to local schools, focusing on consultation/support of intervention services, evaluations as described by law, and in-services. The Pupil Appraisal Social Work also assists the Director of Pupil Appraisal in collecting and compiling data as needed for district, state, and federal reports.

Reports To

• Director of Pupil Appraisal

Scope of Responsibility

• Explains and interprets the intervention, referral, screening and evaluation process to parents, teachers, principals and school system personnel.
• Explains and interprets school social work services to parents, teachers principals, and other members of the parish school system.
• Facilitates communication between the home and school, seeking to involve families in the educational process.
• Provides consultation and/or training programs for parents, either on an individual or group basis.
• Serves as a liaison between the school, home and community agencies through reciprocal referral arrangements, collaboration on cases and assistance to families in obtaining and utilizing community resources.
• Functions as pupil appraisal staff member in the conducting of evaluations of referred children when social, emotional, behavioral, developmental, adaptive behavior, and family assessment as determined necessary.
• Administers, interprets, scores and records findings of a variety of assessments/diagnostic instruments/ tests.
• Coordinates individual student evaluations as assigned or designated and submits within specified timelines.
• Communicates and interprets findings and recommendations to parents and appropriate school personnel.
• Acts as a Psycho-Educational Consultant to schools in developing preventive strategies for children needing special services.
• Organizes and conducts in-service training with school personnel.
• Attends and participates in all A/BIT meetings.
• Establishes working relationships with professionals and community agencies.
• Observes students in classrooms or on campus behaviors, consulting with teachers regarding professional recommendations and impressions.
• Consults with teachers, parents and appropriate persons regarding the significance of psychological data to the learning and/or behavioral process.
• Participates in special education eligibility determinations.
• Maintains accurate case records in accordance with the requirements of parish, state and federal laws, regulations and/or policies.
• Conducts functional behavioral assessments and develops/monitors behavior support/intervention plans for students as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Appraisal or the Executive Director of Compliance and Pupil Appraisal.

Skills and Qualifications

• We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations.

Successful candidates will also demonstrate

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited university/college required.
• Licensed by the Louisiana Board of Social Work Examiners as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certification as a Qualified Social Worker as described in Bulletin 746 of the Louisiana Department of Education.
• Demonstrated experience in developing/implementing interventions and conducting evaluations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in multiple settings and the ability to be an engaging change agent and culture-creator that can inspire and motivate.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to make decisions and recommendations.
• Working knowledge of federal and state laws, policies and regulations relevant to special education.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and skilled in Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable Qualifications

• Bilingual

Physical Involvement

• Sitting is required part of each work day.
• Must be able to operate office equipment.
• Standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting up to 10 pounds is sometimes required.

Compensation

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchools also offers a competitive benefits package.

Position Type

Full-Time

Job Categories

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kacey McNally , DIRECTOR Pupil Apraisal
• HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
• Email: [e-mail]