Social Worker (LSW/LCSW)

Chester Upland School District; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chester Upland School District is seeking a School Social Worker to provide tailored counseling and consultation to students, families, and staff. The role focuses on overcoming emotional and social barriers to maximize learning opportunities across the district.

Responsibilities include assessments, casework with families, collaboration with external agencies, and supporting behavior plans while staying current with best practices in education and social work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Social Work principles, theories, testing, methods, etc.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and diagnostic examinations to identify learning or social issues and recommend actions.
• Perform casework with students and parents to encourage understanding and participation.
• Assist students and staff in implementing behavior management plans.
• Coordinate with outside agencies and authorities as needed.
• Coordinate with staff to understand individual student needs, including special needs.
• Assist with dropout prevention efforts.
• Provide counseling and act as liaison between home and school.
• Maintain professional knowledge through seminars and research.
• Maintain accurate records and share student information with colleges and employers as required.
• Encourage parental involvement and communicate effectively with families.
• Assist in orientation of new teachers and provide guidance training.
• Select and requisition books and supplies and maintain inventory.

Skills

Social Work principles

Differentiated instruction

Data information systems

Federal/state education laws

Computer networking software

Organize and coordinate work

Effective communication with students/

Self-evaluation and professionalGrowth

Cooperative relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in education discipline

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Social Worker
• Date Posted:
  8/21/2026
• Location:
  Chester Upland School of Arts

MISSION

The Chester Upland School District is committed to providing all students the opportunity to achieve excellence in the four A's: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities.

The senior leadership team continues to build a talented and committed team to ensure all students are prepared to graduate from Chester Upland schools career and college ready! The C.O.R.E. is the foundation of the Chester Upland School District's vision and mission.

C.O.R.E.:

C-Children First: The well being and continuous learning of every child will drive decisions.

O-One Chester Upland: With dedicated community of partners, parents, students and staff, we will excel, united as One Chester Upland.

R-Reimagining: Through a mode of continuous improvement, we will apply four important levers for change, collaboration, capacity building, deepening knowledge of pedagogy, and focusing direction to improve outcomes for all.

E-Equity, Excellence, and Emotional Intelligence: We will ensure equitable access to a quality education that includes emotional intelligence and leads to excellence across all opportunities and services.

Position Purpose

• Under the general supervision of the Director of Pupil Services, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with individually-tailored advice and consultation to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to maximize the students' learning experience.

Essential Functions

• Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning or social interaction issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
• Performs casework services with students and parents to encourage parental understanding of, and participation in, overcoming social issues to maximize the educational experience of the student.
• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' behavior management plans.
• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
• Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
• Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Assists in the orientation of new teachers, and provides in-service training in guidance.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Knowledge of Social Work principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven behavior management methods.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License

• Pennsylvania State Certification as a Social Worker
• Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree in Social Work.

Experience

• Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.