Social Worker

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD CAMPUS SUPPORT DIVISION in Katy, Texas is seeking a Social Worker to join the team. The role provides direct and indirect social work services to students and families, addressing academic, behavioral, mental health and social-emotional needs in collaboration with campus staff and community partners.

Requirements include a CSWE‑accredited MSW, Texas LMSW license, and at least two years of professional experience (school setting preferred).

Qualifications

• CSWE-accredited Master’s degree in social work.
• Texas LMSW licensure in good standing.
• Minimum two years of professional social work experience, school setting preferred.
• Ability to collaborate on a multidisciplinary team with school professionals.
• Knowledge of local, regional, and state community resources.
• Knowledge of the mental health system to assist students and families.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement direct intervention strategies for students, staff and families.
• Assess needs and provide counseling, group work or home-visits as needed.
• Provide case management to students and families requiring intensive support.
• Coordinate services between school and outside community agencies for wraparound support.
• Advocate to ensure adequate school support for student mental health.
• Provide staff development on mental health, trauma‑informed care and social‑emotional support.

Skills

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Effective communication

Knowledge of community resources

Mental health understanding

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited

Texas LMSW license

Job description

Social Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5935542

Application Deadline: Sep 29, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports To: Coordinator of Campus Student Support

Duty Days: 201 days

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: I01

Job Revised: 06/26

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work from graduate social work program fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Valid Texas Licensure in Social Work in good standing with Behavior Executive Council (LMSW required)
• Minimum two years professional social work experience (school social work experience preferred)
• Ability to collaborate on a multidisciplinary team with other school professionals
• General knowledge of local, regional, and state community resources
• General knowledge of the outside mental health system to assist students and families in accessing support
• Effective/efficient oral and written communication skills

Primary Purpose:

Social workers serve as a link between the home, school and community. The primary purpose is to provide direct and indirect social work services to students and families by addressing academic, behavioral, mental health and social emotional concerns in conjunction with student, family and campus needs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and employ direct intervention strategies for students, staff, and families to resolve stressors and remove barriers that interfere with student success.
• Assess needs and provide counseling to students and families individually, in groups, or during home visits regarding needed social, emotional or developmental adjustments.
• Provide case management services to assist students and families requiring intensive support.
• Coordinate services between school and outside community agencies to provide wraparound support to the student and family.
• Assist in developing relationships with outside community resources in order to provide appropriate referrals to students, parents and staff.
• Advocate on students and families behalf to ensure they are receiving adequate school support for mental health.
• Provide staff development related to topics of mental health, trauma informed care, and social emotional support to staff and parents.
• Serve as a member of multidisciplinary team to support students, school personnel and families by developing strategies and interventions on academic and behavioral issues.
• Provide crisis intervention services for students and families at assigned campuses.
• Serve on the district crisis team and campus behavioral threat assessment team at assigned campuses.
• Facilitate identification and referrals for homeless/foster care students and families in collaboration with homeless and foster liaisons.
• Participate in campus/district professional development, meetings, and serve on committees as assigned.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical & responsible.
• Follow all district, state, and federal policies and procedures.
• Adhere to current professional standards of social work practice and competence.

Equipment Used:

Computer, printer, copier, overhead projector, DVD/VCR, cellular phone, and other emerging technologies which are particularly unique to the assignment. Instructional and productivity software, as required by the assignment.

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Moderate lifting and carrying 15-44 pounds weekly.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Student Services > Social Worker

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department , Receptionist
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Katy, Texas 77494
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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