Social Worker

Carthage Central School District; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Carthage Central School District seeks a School Social Worker for multiple locations. The 10-month position offers a competitive salary and a $2,500 annual stipend, commensurate with experience.

NYS certification or LMSW/LCSW is required, with duties including counseling, referrals, and collaboration with teachers, administrators, and families. The role emphasizes confidentiality, professional growth, and adherence to district policies, serving students across Carthage High School & Middle

Qualifications

• NYS Certification in School Social Work or LMSW/LCSW required.
• Certificates/licences must be maintained as per district policy.

Responsibilities

• Counsels students individually or in groups.
• Suggests intervention strategies for teachers and caregivers.
• Makes referrals to outside agencies.
• Confers with teachers, administrators, psychologists, resource teachers and other staff to discuss student progress and develop plans for student success.
• Consults with caregivers regarding concerns about students.
• Participates in AIS, RTI, CSE, etc. meetings as required.
• Intervenes with students in crisis.
• Assists in early identification of students' school-related problems.
• Observes policies and regulations governing school social work services.
• Maintains confidentiality and communicates information needed for decision making.
• Supervises students as appropriate in and outside the classroom.
• Reports to school on time and adheres to CCSD Code of Conduct.
• Engages in ongoing professional growth in social work.

Education

NYS Certification in School Social Work or LMSW or LCSW

Job description

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Social Worker
• Date Posted:
  10/27/2026
• Location:
  Multiple Locations
• Date Available:
  11/17/2026
• Closing Date:
  11/02/2026

Requirements: NYS Certification in School Social Work or Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW)

Salary: $54,180 - $66,530 Commensurate with Experience - Plus contractual stipend of $2,500 per year

Building: Carthage High School & Middle School

10 month position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Counsels students individually or in groups.
2. 2. Suggests intervention strategies for teachers and caregivers to use with students.
3. 3. Makes referrals to outside agencies.
4. 4. Confers with teachers, administrators, psychologists, resource teachers and other professional staff and caregivers to discuss student progress and develop plans for student success.
5. 5. Consults with caregivers regarding concerns about students.
6. 6. Participates in AIS, RTI, CSE, etc. meetings as required.
7. 7. Intervenes with students in crisis.
8. 8. Assists in early identification of students' school related problems.
9. 9. Observes federal, state and local policies and regulations in the delivery of school social work services.
10. 10. Adheres to statutes and regulations addressing civil and legal rights of students, caregivers, and school personnel.
11. 11. Communicates information critical to decision making, but maintains appropriate confidentiality.
12. 12. Provides supervision of students both in and outside of the classroom in accordance with building and district expectations.
13. 13. Reports to school on time.
14. 14. Maintains confidentiality.
15. 15. Adheres to and enforces CCSD Code of Conduct.
16. 16. Participates, when appropriate, in continuous professional growth and development related to the field of social work and/or specific area(s) as assigned.
17. 17. Attends required meetings and follows building rules, procedures and district policies.
18. 18. Maintains positive, cooperative and mutually supportive relationships with students, staff, caregivers, colleagues, district personnel and community.
19. 19. Uses excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, staff, caregivers and community.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises students.

OTHER

Performs related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: In accordance with New York State certification requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: It is the professional obligation of the employee to secure and maintain all required certificates, licenses and registrations.

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 information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.