School Social Worker

Tulsa Public Schools; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulsa Public Schools is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to support students' behavioral and mental health needs. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, providing therapy, and connecting families with necessary resources. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in social work or a related field, and Oklahoma licensure is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Office Suites is required, with bilingual Spanish being a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field required.
• Oklahoma licensure or eligibility for licensure necessary.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multidisciplinary team to support behavioral and mental health needs.
• Provide short-term individual and group therapy to students.
• Assist families in connecting with resources to support students.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficient in Google Office Suite

Education

Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The School Social Worker works with a multidisciplinary team to build and maintain a cohesive, caring, and inclusive school community with tiered support for addressing behavioral and mental health needs. This position requires the monitoring of student data to identify social, behavioral, and mental health support needed to eliminate barriers to learning and enhance the academic success of students. The School Social Worker assists students and their families to connect with resources inside and outside the school to meet their unique needs. This licensed-eligible professional is available to provide short-term individual and group therapy, while also offering support to school staff in enhancing their effectiveness in working with the student population.

Grade: Business Grade 07 | BG-07

Salary and benefits information are provided by Tulsa Public Schools’ salary schedule and benefits website.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or related field

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, Etc.

• Oklahoma licensure or eligible for licensure as one of the following:
  • Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW)
  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

About Our District

At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.