School Social Work & Student Support Specialist

East St Louis School District 189; Trenton (NJ); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

East St Louis School District 189 seeks a licensed school social worker to partner with students, families, teachers and administrators. Under the Director of Special Education, you will provide counseling and referrals to overcome personal and social barriers to learning, and you will contribute to academic success at a high-needs campus.

This role includes conducting assessments, developing behavior plans, coordinating with agencies, supporting dropout prevention, organizing records, and

Formación

• MSW required with state certification (Type 73).
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Valid driver's license or transportation ability.
• Experience in school social work preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Conducts assessments and diagnostic examinations to identify learning or social issues.
• Performs casework with students and parents to support learning and social growth.
• Assist students and staff in implementing behavior management plans.
• Coordinate with outside agencies and districts to support students' needs.
• Foster parental involvement and communication between home and school.
• Support dropout prevention efforts and academic success initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and share information with colleges and employers as required.
• Provide staff training and orientation on guidance-related topics.

Conocimientos

Assessment & diagnostics

Casework & counseling

Interagency coordination

Behavior management

Student/parent communication

Educación

MSW (Masters in Social Work)

Bachelors degree

Illinois State Certification - Type 73

Driver's license or reliable transportation

Descripción del empleo

East St Louis School District 189 seeks a licensed school social worker to partner with students, families, teachers and administrators. Under the Director of Special Education, you will provide counseling and referrals to overcome personal and social barriers to learning, and you will contribute to academic success at a high-needs campus.

This role includes conducting assessments, developing behavior plans, coordinating with agencies, supporting dropout prevention, organizing records, and