Social Worker-Leave Replacement

Southampton Union Free School; Village of Southampton (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Southampton Elementary School is seeking a dedicated school social worker (Leave Replacement) to support the social, emotional, and academic well-being of students on the Student Personnel Services team.

The successful candidate will collaborate with families, staff, and the CSE, providing counseling, crisis intervention, and data-driven supports within NYS mandates. The role runs from 11/10/2026 to 12/11/2026, offering a focused, impactful leave replacement in a supportive district.

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).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students.
• Deliver trauma-informed crisis response and risk assessments.
• Participate in Committee on Special Education (CSE) and contribute to FBAs and BIPs.
• Engage families and community resources to support student well-being.
• Consult with teachers and staff to develop behavioral and emotional support strategies.
• Support climate initiatives and anti-bullying efforts under DASA.
• Maintain accurate session notes, progress reports, and state-compliant documentation.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Family engagement

Collaboration

Documentation

DASA compliance

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

MSW degree

NYS LMSW or LCSW licensure

NYS fingerprint clearance

NYS School Social Worker Certification (Provisional or Permanent)

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.

• 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