School Based Social Worker

Early Childhood Learning Center; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Kirksville, Missouri is seeking a full-time School Based Social Worker. The role involves providing therapy for students with social, emotional, or behavioral issues, implementing PBIS strategies, and collaborating with families and school staff. Candidates must hold a Licensed Social Worker certificate and demonstrate effective communication skills. The position also includes maintaining confidentiality and participating in IEP meetings. This is an opportunity to contribute positively to the student community.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Licensed Social Worker or School Based Social Worker Certificate.
• Experience in implementing behavioral interventions and therapy is essential.
• Ability to handle crisis situations and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Be actively involved in PBIS interventions and assessments.
• Provide therapy for trauma, social skills, and behavioral issues.
• Conduct home visits and collaborate with families and school staff.

Skills

Licensed Social Worker

Trauma intervention

Behavioral support strategies

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Education

Licensed Social Worker or School Based Social Worker Certificate

Job description

School Based Social Worker

Kirksville MO Early Childhood Learning Center - Kirksville, Missouri

Job Details

Job ID: 4892050

Application Deadline: Feb 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Dec 04, 2024 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Kirksville R-III Early Childhood Learning Center

POSITION TITLE: School Based Social Worker (SBSW) or Licensed Social Worker

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED: Licensed Social Worker or School Based Social Worker Certificate

REPORTS TO: Director of ECLC

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Be actively involved in PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions Supports)
  • Attends Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 meetings on students as needed
  • When students are referred through the Tier 2 and 3 data team or problem solving process, assess the referral information and determine the need for therapy, the type and the intervention
  • Work with Tier 2 and 3 students with identified needs related to trauma, social skills, behaviors or emotional issues
  • Provide PBIS training as needed to staff
• Implement research‑based therapy in relation to trauma, social skills, behavior or emotional issues
• Provide information and observational data for special education referrals if needed
• Conduct and attend evaluation and IEP meetings
• Conduct social histories
• Evaluate children’s needs and determine referral for social services through personal and collateral interviews
  • Work with families to identify needs and supports
  • Refer families to agencies that provide the type of services and supports a family needs
• Conduct home visits
• Provide consultation and work collaboratively with school staff and agencies
• Keep data on therapy sessions with individual students
• Travel off‑site to centers/home as needed
• Receive training and use SCM procedure if a restraint is needed for the safety of the student or others, and document the incident and/or restraint per district guidelines
• Assist in the change and development of programs

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain confidentiality
• Use effective communication and conflict resolution to resolve differences and to problem‑solve
• Withstand pressure and remain calm in crisis or conflict situations, changing conditions within the job and schedule changes
• Participate in professional growth and professional development
• Assume professional responsibilities outside of the school setting such as committees, inservices, conferences, and speaking engagements
• Operate a computer and a variety of IEP and instructional computer programs
• Assume non‑academic responsibilities outside of the classroom as assigned by the building principal such as lunch/breakfast duty, or bus duty
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, transferring a student up to 50 lbs
• Other duties as assigned. This does not preclude the assignment of additional or supplemental duties. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment as needed to reflect such duties

Position Type: Full-Time

The district's hiring procedures will comply with all federal and state laws, including laws prohibiting discrimination. The district is an equal opportunity employer and hires only citizens of the United States and persons who are legally authorized to work in the United States. The Kirksville R-III School District will enroll and actively participate in a federal work authorization program in accordance with the law.