Social Worker

MAGNET; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Elementary School District #1 MAGNET in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a School Social Worker. The role focuses on coordinating school social work services, providing training, and supporting staff, parents, and students to ensure appropriate educational experiences. LCSW and Spanish bilingual skills are preferred.

The position offers a competitive placement range with benefits as part of a district-wide package. Immediate starting date and full-time hours are listed.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s Degree from an accredited graduate school of social work.
• 3 years experience in school social work (preferred).
• Broad knowledge regarding child development, learning and family systems.
• LCSW preferred.
• Spanish bilingual skills preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate school social work programs and services across site activities.
• Provide training and in-service to staff, parents, and students.
• Coordinate resources and support for ITI program.
• Implement counseling, case management, crisis intervention and student advocacy.
• Collaborate with other professionals and community agencies.
• Maintain records and participate in district trainings.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Family systems knowledge

Team collaboration

Spanish bilingual skills

Education

MSW degree

Tools

Special education software

Job description

Social Worker

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Job Details

Job ID: 5938267
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Oct 02, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

MSW placement range = $58,127.00 to $66,432.00 per school year DOE. Placement range with LCSW= $61,217.00 to $69,962.00.

LCSW preferred.

For more information about our districtand our generous benefits package please visit our website at www.phxschools.org.

The School Social Worker will be responsible for substantially and effectively assisting the principal/director in the task of ensuring the coordination of all school social work programs and services. Duties will include coordinating all school site activities and programs pertaining to social work services. The School Social Worker cooperatively plans, implements, administers, and monitors school social work programs, and services. This person will provide training and in-service, resources, and support to school staff, parents, and students to ensure that all students are provided with an appropriate educational experience. This position will provide support to the ITI program.

Supervision Received

Supervised by the Principal in collaboration with the Director of Special Education and Coordinator of School Social Work.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must hold a Master’s Degree from an accredited graduate school of social work.
• 3 years experience in school social work (preferred)
• Possess broad knowledge regarding child development, learning and family systems.
• LCSW preferred
• Spanish Bilingual skills preferred but not required

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement school social work programs such as counseling, case management, crisis intervention, community outreach and involvement, and student/family advocacy.
• Work effectively with other professional disciplines in the schools and community agencies.
• Knowledgeable regarding community resources and referral procedures.
• Knowledgeable of district programs.
• Monitor completion of social history of referred students in the computerized special education software.
• Facilitate social and development histories for students in need of academic, behavioral, and social emotional support.
• Coordinate services for critical/crisis situations at schools.
• Confer effectively with appropriate school personnel, parents, and community agencies.
• Integral member of the threat management and RTI team.
• LCSW will bill for Medicaid.
• Keep current in the professional literature on school social work.
• Effectively utilizes district technologies appropriate to the position and assumes responsibility for attending district trainings needed to successfully perform designated responsibilities.
• Maintain communications and all necessary records relative to program operations.
• Attend monthly meeting with school social workers to ensure effective departmental operations.
• Coordinate school inservice, as needed, to parents and community groups.
• Assess the need for new programs and services at school sites.
• Attend to additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds of materials, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.

Position Grade Level= 123 (grade 124 with LCSW)

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $58,127 to $69,962 Per Year
Job Categories:

Student Services > Social Worker

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dawn Baumgartner
• DISTRICT OFFICE- EMERSON COURT
• Phone: [phone]

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