School Social Worker: Student Support & Counseling

Farmington Municipal Schools; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmington Municipal Schools is seeking a School Social Worker to provide educationally related social work services for students with disabilities. You will work with the district to plan, implement and evaluate individual student programs.

The role requires an MSW license and strong communication with parents, students, and school staff, plus participation in multidisciplinary teamwork and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have current MSW license.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with parents, students and school personnel.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine reports and tasks promptly and efficiently.
• Participate in student planning and program development.
• Implement individual student programs.
• Demonstrate willingness to examine and implement change as appropriate.
• Work productively with colleagues, parents, and students.
• Demonstrate accurate knowledge of field.
• Demonstrate appropriate assessment techniques and procedures.
• Maintain professional demeanor as per education code of ethics.
• Conduct individualized social-emotional-adaptive assessments.
• Provide group and individual counseling with students and families.
• Mobilize school and community resources to support students’ education.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Education

MSW license

Job description

Farmington Municipal Schools is seeking a School Social Worker to provide educationally related social work services for students with disabilities. You will work with the district to plan, implement and evaluate individual student programs.

The role requires an MSW license and strong communication with parents, students, and school staff, plus participation in multidisciplinary teamwork and ongoing professional development.