School Social Worker: Elevate Student Well-Being & Learning

Edkey, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Edkey, Inc. at Children First Leadership Academy in Phoenix, AZ seeks a School Social Worker to connect student well-being with academic success, serving students, families, and staff.

Requires Master’s in counseling or social work, Arizona LBSW/LMSW or ADE PreK-12 Certification, valid IVP clearance and AZ driver’s license; 1+ year experience. This on-site, full-time role collaborates with teachers, administrators, and community resources to support students.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling or social work.
• 1+ years of counseling or case worker experience.
• Arizona LBSW, LMSW or ADE PreK-12 Social Worker Certificate.
• Must possess the ability to hold/obtain a Valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card.
• Must possess the ability to hold a valid Arizona Driver's License by the time of hire.
• Preferred: 3 years of counseling or social work experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish communication between school staff, parents, students, District Administration, community members and intergovernmental agencies. Act as a liaison between classroom teacher and student.
• Meet with students in 1:1, small group, and class settings to address social and emotional issues that impact student learning.
• Interpret student data for developing and implementing supportive plans for individual students.
• Develop, monitor and adjust treatment or service plans as needed.
• Comply with Arizona revised statutes, district policies and administrative guidelines.
• Provide consultation and coordination of resources to students, staff and parents.
• Utilize appropriate counseling techniques to meet student needs.
• Plans appropriate training relevant to social/ emotional health for faculty, staff and students.
• Initiate and implement intervention and prevention strategies.
• Coordinate administration of state mandated tests and other assessments.
• Assume a leadership role as designated.
• Maintain professional responsibilities.
• Attends meetings, such as faculty meetings, special meetings, and parent-teacher conferences, as needed.
• Assist in collection of data for Federal and State program reporting.
• Attend professional development workshops in job related areas.
• Seek community resources to assist with special projects.

Skills

Team Player

Enthusiastic

Dedicated

Detail Oriented

Self-Starter

Ability to Make an Impact

Education

Master's degree in counseling or social work

Job description

Edkey, Inc. at Children First Leadership Academy in Phoenix, AZ seeks a School Social Worker to connect student well-being with academic success, serving students, families, and staff.

Requires Master’s in counseling or social work, Arizona LBSW/LMSW or ADE PreK-12 Certification, valid IVP clearance and AZ driver’s license; 1+ year experience. This on-site, full-time role collaborates with teachers, administrators, and community resources to support students.