School Social Worker 50% (Smithfield Selma High)

Smithfield-Selma High; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Smithfield-Selma High is seeking a School Social Worker (50%), located in Smithfield, North Carolina. The role operates on a 10-month term with duties including casework, counseling, and coordination with community agencies to assist K-12 students and families.

Candidate must hold or be eligible for a NC School Social Worker license and possess a degree in social work. The position requires strong communication and collaboration with students, parents, and staff; starting immediately with

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a NC School Social Worker license.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree from an Accredited Social Work Program.
• Knowledge of school organizations and their communities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff in written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Provide casework, group work, and community services to support rehabilitation and adjustment of students with special needs (K-12).
• Provide transportation for medical appointments and evaluations when no other community resources are available.
• Provide counseling services to students and families.
• Provide consultation and coordination services to school personnel and community agencies to assist students and families.
• Plan and participate in joint planning and case management with community agencies such as social services, mental health, and juvenile services.
• Advocate for students and parents to meet educational, social, emotional, and material needs as per laws and policies.
• Serve as liaison in delinquent and undisciplined cases with Juvenile Services and juvenile court activities.
• Prepare petitions and present pertinent information in Criminal Court on parents per NC Compulsory School Attendance Law.
• Maintain casework records for each student referred and document services.
• Maintain professional practice and development.
• Support and implement Board of Education policy and communicate to students, families, and community members as necessary.
• Employee may be assigned other duties by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Social Work

Job description

School Social Worker 50% (Smithfield Selma High)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5909721

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: School Social Worker

LOCATION: Smithfield Selma High

SALARY: State Salary Schedule

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 Months

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid NC School Social Worker license.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree from an Accredited Social Work Program.
• Knowledgeable of school organizations and their communities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff in written and oral presentation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide casework, group work, and community services to support the rehabilitation and adjustment of students with special needs (K-12).
• Provide transportation for medical appointments and evaluations when no other community resources are available.
• Provide counseling services to students and families.
• Provide consultation and coordination services to school personnel and community agencies to assist students and families.
• Plan and participate in joint planning and case management with community agencies such as social services, mental health, and juvenile services.
• Serve as an advocate for students and parents to assure that the student’s educational, social, emotional, and material needs are met in accordance with established laws, rules, and regulations.
• Serve as a liaison or school representative in delinquent and undisciplined cases with Juvenile Services and juvenile court activities.
• Prepare petitions and present pertinent information in Criminal Court on parents in accordance with the North Carolina Compulsory School Attendance Law.
• Manage and maintain a casework record on each student referred in order to document services.
• Maintain professional practice and development.
• Support and implement Board of Education policy as related to school and student situations and communicate this information to students, family, and community members as necessary.
• While this document is an initial outline of the duties that will be required of this position, the employee’s final job duties are subject to change at any time due to the discretion of the supervisor. It is a job requirement of all employees to complete other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid NC driver’s license.

• Strong interpersonal relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
• Ability to develop and compile a variety of records and reports.

DEADLINE: Until Filled.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Johnston County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the employment or promotion of employees on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin or disability.

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Dr. Ryan Ewell , Principal
• Smithfield-Selma High
• Email: [e-mail]

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