School Social Worker: Student Support & Counseling

Nacogdoches Independent School District; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nacogdoches Independent School District is seeking a School Social Worker to promote student academic, emotional, and social potential, and to coordinate interventions with community agencies. The role involves counseling, advocacy, and collaboration with families, teachers, and administrators to remove barriers to education.

The position reports to the Executive Director of BESL and is part of Student Support Services, with responsibilities across district locations and regular collaboration

Qualifications

• Social work degree from an accredited college or university (Bachelor's required, Master's preferred).
• Valid Texas license as a social worker granted by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and integrate school and community resources.
• Conduct individual and group counseling to enhance social development and emotional well-being, resolve conflict, foster healthy decision-making skills, and improve academics/attendance/behavior.
• Facilitate communication between school personnel and students, parents, and the community.
• Crisis intervention.
• Refer students and families to appropriate community agencies.
• Serve as an advocate for students and their families.
• Participate in RTI, 504 and ARD committees by gathering data, advocating for student services and referring to community agencies as necessary.
• Meet with student, family or teachers to gather information relating to student/family needs.
• Identify barriers to students' education.
• Coordinate services for medical, psychological and/or behavioral evaluations.
• Conduct campus needs assessment to address gaps in social services.
• Consult with parent/guardian regarding student's academic performance, behavior and needs.
• Inform students and parents of their rights and responsibilities under federal and state law and district policy and procedures.

Skills

Social work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Nacogdoches Independent School District is seeking a School Social Worker to promote student academic, emotional, and social potential, and to coordinate interventions with community agencies. The role involves counseling, advocacy, and collaboration with families, teachers, and administrators to remove barriers to education.

The position reports to the Executive Director of BESL and is part of Student Support Services, with responsibilities across district locations and regular collaboration