School Social Worker

Centinela Valley Union High School District; Lawndale (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centinela Valley Union High School District is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to support students' emotional and social well-being. This role involves assessment, counseling, and coordination with community resources, all aimed at fostering a conducive learning environment. Candidates must possess a valid PPS credential and relevant educational backgrounds, with experience preferred. Join a dedicated team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Valid PPS Credential required.
• Bachelor’s degree mandatory.
• Experience in school counseling needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assist students overcoming barriers that interfere with learning.
• Provide assessments to determine social, emotional, behavioral needs.
• Serve on multi-disciplinary teams to ensure appropriate services.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Consultation

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Valid California Clear Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential with specialization in School Social Work

Job description

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POSITION(S)

School Social Worker (

Certificated Job Opportunity

DATE POSTED:

June 18, 2025

POSITION(S)

School Social Worker (Temporary Position)

LOCATION(S):

Lawndale HS (1 positon available)

SALARY:

Certificated Schedule D

CALENDAR:

Social Worker Calendar

DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description for details

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid California Clear Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential with a specialization in School Social Work
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Experience providing case management, facilitating support groups, and delivering counseling services in a school setting
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively on multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience collaborating with community-based organizations and government agencies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  
  

DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid license as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
  
  

DEADLINE: Until Filled

The District reserves the right to reopen, readvertise, delay, or cancel filling this position.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Centinela Valley Union High School District is committed to providing a safe school and working environment where all individuals in education are afforded equal access and opportunities. The District’s academic and other educational support programs, services and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any individual based on the person’s actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information regarding complaints, please click here to access the District's Complaints Webpage: http://bit.ly/cvcomplaints, or contact the Assistant Superintendent, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Centinela Valley Union High School District, 14901 Inglewood Avenue, Lawndale CA 90260, [phone].

CENTINELA VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

JOB DESCRIPTION

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The primary role of the School Social Worker is to identify and assist students, families, and school systems in overcoming barriers that interfere with learning through the use of assessment, counseling, consultation, coordination of school and community resources, and program development. The School Social Worker utilizes knowledge of human behavior, social, cultural, and community influences to help create a positive learning climate. The School Social Worker functions as a mental health professional on multi-disciplinary teams and provides case management services.

REPORTS TO:

Immediate Supervisor: Principal

Itinerant Supervisor: Director, Student Support Services

COMPENSATION:

Appropriate Placement on Certificated Salary Schedule D

WORK CALENDAR:

Social Worker Calendar

WORK LOCATION:

School Site

CORE DUTIES:

School Social Worker essential functions shall include but are not limited to:

Assessment and Evaluation

• Provides assessments to determine the social, emotional, behavioral needs of students for the purpose of providing effective intervention strategies for students and their families.
• Collects and records information to share with appropriate personnel as a component of case studies.
• Serves on multi-disciplinary team(s) to address needs of students with or without disabilities to assure implementation of appropriate services, programming and/or placement.
  
  

Consultation

• Contributes special knowledge of human behavior and relationships to staff.
• Provides consultation to administrators and teachers on broad areas of mental health.
• Consults with administrators, faculty, and staff on school and student needs.
• Consults with parents regarding ways they can help their child become more successful in school.
• Consults with students and families to provide a broad range of community resources.
  
  

Intervention and Support

• Provides crisis intervention services.
• Evaluates students to determine their need for school social work or other services.
• Employs appropriate social work methods in situations affecting the student's educational progress.
• Provides direct services to students and parents.
• Supports the implementation of the school’s RtI program.
• Supports and enhances a positive school climate.
• Provides classroom and student behavior supports to teachers.
  
  

Coordination And Liaison Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between school, families, and community agencies.
• Effectively utilizes community resources to serve family and student needs.
• Serves as school liaison to DCFS, Family Court, and other government agencies.
• Provides input to assure that student's educational, social, emotional, and material needs are met in accordance with established laws, rules, and regulations.
  
  

Planning and Preparation

• Assists the school in planning programs that prevent, reduce or alleviate situations that interfere with the learning process of students.
• Provides input, as requested, regarding district-wide and departmental policy and planning decisions.
• Develops new evidence-based programs based on students’ needs.
  
  

Time Management

• Organizes time, resources, and services to meet workload demands.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and punctual records as required by law, district policy, and administrative directions.
  
  

Professional Responsibilities And Development

• Abides by NASW's Professional Code of Ethics.
• Participates in professional growth activities.
• Promotes public awareness regarding school social work services.
• Conducts or participates in periodic needs assessments.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates the school social work program.
• Supervises school social work interns.
• Plans and/or provides in-service training programs.
• Performs related professional responsibilities.
• Uses appropriate channels of communication.
• Understands and works within one's role in the district and contributes to the total efforts of school social work services.
• Adheres to established regulations, policies, rules, and laws.
• Carries out other duties mutually agreed upon by the school social worker and administrator.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Personal Characteristics

• Knowledge of and experience in the use of counseling and guidance techniques with secondary students.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with colleagues, other District personnel, and community representatives and agencies.
• Knowledge of the growth and development of children and adolescents, learning theory, and mental health concepts.
• Knowledge of uses, interpretation, and limitations of standardized individual and group tests.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and District personnel verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with students in an advisory capacity and with adults in a consultative role.
• Understanding of the relationship between the total education program and counseling/guidance services.
• Understanding of the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional growth patterns of students.
• Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, disability, and socioeconomic groups.
• Ability to compose and comprehend written communication.
• Ability to travel to other sites/locations.
• Mobility to traverse all areas of the worksite.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
  
  

This job description is not a complete statement of essential functions and responsibilities. The District retains the discretion to add or change typical duties of a position at any time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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