Social Worker-Leave Replacement

Southamptonschools; Town of Southampton (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Southampton Elementary School is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker as a Leave Replacement to support student social, emotional, and academic well-being. You will provide targeted counseling, crisis support, and family engagement within a collaborative Student Personnel Services team.

Leave dates are 11/10/2026 to 12/11/2026; NYS certifications, LMSW/LCSW, and MSW are required. Bilingual Spanish preferred; fingerprint clearance and IEP/504 experience are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS School Social Worker Certification (Provisional or Permanent).
• Current NYS LMSW or LCSW license.
• Mandatory NYS Workshops: Child Abuse Identification/Reporting, SAVE, DASA.
• Active NYS Education Department Fingerprint Clearance.
• MSW from an accredited institution.
• Experience in K-12 education and crisis intervention preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students as required by IEPs/504s/RTI-MTSS.
• Deliver trauma-informed crisis response and risk assessments as needed.
• Participate in CSE meetings; assist with FBAs and BIPs.
• Bridge families with community mental health resources and supports.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to implement behavioral supports.
• Support DASA and school climate initiatives.
• Maintain accurate session notes and state-compliant documentation.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Family & community engagement

Collaboration & consultation

Spanish (bilingual) preferred

Education

MSW (Master's in Social Work)

Job description

Job Location
Southampton Elementary School Pay Scale
Per Contract

Post Appears
10/19/2026 Post Disappears
10/27/2026 Position Start Date
11/10/2026 Position Control
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Job Description

Southampton Elementary School is seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and collaborative School Social Worker (Leave Replacement) to join our Student Personnel Services team. The successful candidate will support the social, emotional, and academic well-being of students, provide targeted interventions, and partner with families and school staff to foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Leave Dates:11/10/2026 -12/11/2026

• Direct Student Support: Provide individual and group counseling to students as mandated by Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 plans, or general education response-to-intervention (RTI/MTSS) frameworks.
• Crisis Intervention: Deliver immediate trauma-informed crisis response, risk assessments, and conflict resolution support as needed.
• CSE & Evaluation Participation: Participate as an active member of the Committee on Special Education (CSE), conducting social history evaluations and contributing to functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Family & Community Engagement: Serve as a bridge between home, school, and community resources; assist families in accessing mental health services, social assistance, and emergency support.
• Collaboration & Consultation: Consult regularly with classroom teachers, administrators, and support staff to develop classroom-based behavioral and emotional support strategies.
• DASA & Climate Support: Support school-wide climate initiatives, anti-bullying efforts, and character education aligned with DASA regulations.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, timely session notes, progress reports, and state-compliant documentation.

Job Qualifications

• Valid New York State School Social Worker Certification (Provisional or Permanent).
• Current New York State License as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Mandatory NYS Workshops:
  • Child Abuse Identification and Reporting (2-hour)
  • School Violence Intervention and Prevention / SAVE (2-hour)
  • Dignity for All Students Act / DASA (6-hour)
• Active NYS Education Department (NYSED) Fingerprint Clearance.
• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
• Prior experience in K–12 public education, special education (IEP/504), and crisis intervention preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred