School Social Worker, Student Services & Support

TrulyHired; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The School Board of Highlands County seeks a qualified Social Worker to join Student Services. The role involves collaboration on IEPs, child study teams, and advocacy for students to ensure meaningful, compliant services across the district.

Candidates should hold an MSW or equivalent, with Florida certification or eligibility, and a valid Florida driver’s license. The position emphasizes family engagement, confidentiality, and inter-agency coordination.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, school social worker, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree acceptable with current school social worker certification.
• Certification in school social work by Florida DOE or LCSW by Florida DOH.

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning, development and evaluation of programs and services for students.
• Participates in Child Study/Collaborative Problem Solving and IEP committees.
• Establishes long and short-range plans to meet student needs and comply with district/state/federal requirements.
• Plans and maintains records and prepares social work/advocacy reports related to referrals.

Skills

IEP collaboration

Child Study Teams

Recordkeeping

Family engagement

Education

MSW or higher

Bachelors+cert

FL cert eligible

LCSW FL

Job description

The School Board of Highlands County seeks a qualified Social Worker to join Student Services. The role involves collaboration on IEPs, child study teams, and advocacy for students to ensure meaningful, compliant services across the district.

Candidates should hold an MSW or equivalent, with Florida certification or eligibility, and a valid Florida driver’s license. The position emphasizes family engagement, confidentiality, and inter-agency coordination.