Social Worker - Temporary

Shelbyville Central Schools; Riley Village (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Shelbyville Central Schools is seeking a Temporary School Social Worker to support elementary and PRE K students, with duties spanning collaboration with staff, assessment and intervention services, and prevention programming. The effective date is September 22, 2026, with the assignment ending December 18, 2026.

Collaboration with district teams will be essential to promote student well-being and safety. The role emphasizes advocacy for students, coordination with families, and contributions to

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers and administration to promote a healthy learning environment.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to support families and students.
• Engage with community resources and agencies to assist students and families.
• Attend parent events and conferences to foster home–school connections.
• Provide individual and group intervention services and consult with staff and guardians.

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary/PRE K School Teaching/ Social Worker
• Date Posted: 8/31/2026
• Date Available: 09/22/2026

POSITION: Temporary School Social Worker

EFFECTIVE DATE: September 22, 2026 ending December 18, 2026

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned at the building level

Collaboration

• Work with teachers, building administration to promote a healthy, positive learning environment for students and staff
• Serve on multidisciplinary teams to promote safe and caring family and home environments
• Participate in community activities that lead to stronger family supports and services
• Constantly increase knowledge of community resources, as well as build relationships with representatives of agencies that can assist students and families
• Attend Parent Fair, Parent Teacher Conferences, Meet the Teacher Night

Assessment Services including but not limited to:

• Teacher/administrator/parent/guardian consultation
• Building-based intervention teams
• Needs assessment of individual students and families utilizing strength based approach

Intervention Services

• Provide individual support services
• Provide group support services
• Consult with staff/parents/guardians
• Participate on the Crisis Response Team
• Participate on the student intervention team
• Advocacy for students, including the areas of child abuse and neglect, confidentiality and encouraging parent involvement Provide appropriate referrals for families
• Plan programming for the school that addresses identified areas of need in the general population
• Promote a positive and caring school community through appropriate intervention
• Assist in the implementation of bullying and drug prevention programming
• Provide guidance lessons to each grade level

Prevention Services including but not limited to:

• Provide programming that addresses issues that lead to a positive school environment that is physically and emotionally safe for all students. This may include conflict resolution, bullying prevention, drug and alcohol safety, body safety and character education.
• Provide opportunities for parent education, support and encouragement