School Social Worker

Young World Physical Education; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Elizabeth City, NC, seeks a School Social Worker who will create nurturing relationships with students to enhance academic success. The role involves collaborating with staff and community agencies to alleviate barriers that affect learning.

The ideal candidate will hold a North Carolina School Social Worker License or have the ability to obtain one, and be committed to assessing and addressing social, emotional, or familial challenges affecting student performance.

Qualifications

• Assess and identify students with social, emotional, behavioral, or familial challenges.
• Conduct home visits and provide crisis intervention.
• Collaborate to develop individual intervention plans.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate case files and documentation.
• Serve as a liaison between school, home, and community.
• Assist in crisis planning and response efforts.

Skills

Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the social work profession

Ability to collaborate with administrators, teachers, and specialists

Effective communication with students, families, and staff

Knowledge of North Carolina Standard Course of Study

Ability to collect and analyze student data

Education

NC School Social Worker License or Ability to Obtain a License

Job description

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools Central Services — Elizabeth City, North Carolina

School Social Worker

This job is also posted in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5815084

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Description of the School Social Worker

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools

Reports to: Executive Director of Student Services

Supervises: None

Purpose: To create nurturing relationships with students that enhance students’ academic achievement and personal success. Utilizing leadership, advocacy, and collaboration, promote overall academic success by providing services that strengthen home, school, and community partnerships and alleviate barriers to learning.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess and identify students with social, emotional, behavioral, or familial challenges affecting academic performance.
• Conduct home visits and provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, counselors, and community agencies to develop individualized intervention plans.
• Assist with truancy prevention and intervention by working with students and families to improve attendance.
• Participate in the development of IEPs, 504 plans, and MTSS/PBIS interventions.
• Advocate for students and families regarding access to resources (e.g., food, clothing, housing, mental health services).
• Maintain accurate case files and documentation in accordance with FERPA and district policy.
• Serve as a liaison between the school, home, and community resources.
• Assist in crisis planning, response, and recovery efforts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of laws, policies, procedures, and ethical standards of the social work profession.
• Ability to collaborate with administrators, teachers, and a range of specialists to help meet the special needs of all students.
• Ability to listen and to communicate effectively with students, families, school staff, and communities.
• Knowledge of North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
• Ability to collect and analyze student data to plan and evaluate the effectiveness of service delivery.

Training and Experience: NC School Social Worker License or Ability to Obtain a License

Salary: State Salary Schedule plus local supplement

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job/position.

In compliance with Federal law, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age and disability.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Katina Jones-Waples, Executive Director of Student Services
• Central Services
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]