Social Worker

Bethel Public Schools; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethel Public Schools is seeking a High School Social Worker to administer and maintain a comprehensive social services program for the Bethel district. The position reports to the Principal/Director of Special Education and Pupil Services and requires CT certification for the role.

The incumbent will liaison with families, guide placement in special education, coordinate external referrals, and support guidance and health departments in counseling students and parents.

Qualifications

• Valid CT State Department of Education certification for the School Social Worker position.
• Experience in the field as deemed appropriate by the Board and Administration.
• Familiarity with special education placement and PPT processes.

Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between school and home for cases referred by guidance department and administration.
• Assists in placement of students in special education, including those placed outside the district.
• Coordinates referrals to outside agencies, excluding those placed in special education.
• Counsels children and parents with the health and guidance departments.
• Acts as a resource to guidance staff for alternative programming for at-risk students.
• Assists staff in addressing attendance problems.
• Attends PPT meetings for assigned students and others in need of social work services.
• Interprets the School Social Work Services program to parents, staff, and community.
• Contributes to policy development related to social work services with the Superintendent of Schools.
• Coordinates referrals for students not enrolled in Bethel Public Schools (e.g., preschool, foster children).
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Principal/Director of Special Education.

Education

Connecticut State Department of Education Certification for School Social Worker

Job description

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Social Worker
  
• Date Posted:
  8/24/2026
  
• Location:
  High School
  
• Date Available:
  2026-2027 School Year
  

High School Social Worker
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid certification issued by the Connecticut State Department of Education for the position.
• Experience in the field as the Board and Administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Principal/Director of Special Education and Pupil Services

JOB GOAL: To administer and maintain a program of Social Services for the Bethel Schools.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a liaison between the school and the home in cases referred by the guidance department and school administration.
• Assists the Director of Special Education in the placement of all children in special education including those placed outside the school district.
• Coordinates all cases referred to outside agencies except those placed in special education.
• Assists the guidance and health departments in counseling children and parents.
• Serves a resource to guidance personnel in developing alternative programming for problem children.
• Assists school staff in investigating and helping to solve attendance problems.
• Attends PPT meetings on youngsters who have been assigned to the Social Worker and others who may be in need of Social Work Services.
• Interprets the School Social Work Services program to parents, staff and community.
• Assists the Superintendent of Schools in the development of policies related to Social Work services.
• Serves as a resource person in interpreting community social services to parents, staff, and community.
• Coordinates the referral of students not enrolled in the Bethel Public Schools (i.e., preschool, foster students, etc.).
• Carries out other duties as assigned by the Principal/Director of Special Education.

TERMOF EMPLOYMENT: Ten-month year in accordance with Section 10-151 of the Connecticut General Statutes.