SUBSTITUTE SOCIAL WORKER(S) - 2026-27

Bellevue School District; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

The Bellevue School District is seeking a Substitute Social Worker in the Special Education Department in Bellevue, WA. This on-call role focuses on home visits to gather information and build positive relationships with families of at‑risk students, serving as a liaison between the school and parents.

Responsibilities include supporting individual students and families, contributing to staff planning for at‑risk youth, and coordinating with community agencies to connect families with resources.

Qualifications

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State ESA certificate as a School Social Worker.
• Knowledge of social services resources in the community.
• Knowledge of child development theory and its implications for teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of domestic violence, family systems, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual and physical abuse, attention deficit disorder, and crisis intervention.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with students and families of diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
• Skill in negotiation, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Perform casework service with individual students and families to assist in the amelioration of personal, social, or emotional problems related to their educational, social, or emotional progress.
• Provide input as part of staff planning process in dealing with the “at‑risk” child and family.
• Assist in the formation of student groups and conduct group sessions in cooperation with staff to heighten learning potential and help students grow emotionally, academically, and socially.
• Develop and maintain a community network system with community family agencies and provide families with information on resources and services available to them.

Skills

Communication

Diversity awareness

Punctuality

Negotiation

Crisis intervention

Education

Washington ESA School Social Worker certificate

Job description

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SUBSTITUTE SOCIAL WORKER(S) - 2026-27

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Job Details

Job ID: 5972282

Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Conduct home visits for the purpose of gathering information and establishing positive effective relationships and provide liaison between the school and the parent(s) of at‑risk students.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.):

• Perform casework service with individual students and families to assist in the amelioration of personal, social, or emotional problems related to their educational, social, or emotional progress.
• Provide input as part of staff planning process in dealing with the “at‑risk” child and family.
• Assist in the formation of student groups and conduct group sessions in cooperation with staff to heighten learning potential and help students grow emotionally, academically, and socially.
• Develop and maintain a community network system with community family agencies and provide families with information on resources and services available to them.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require)

Required:

• Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State ESA certificate as a School Social Worker.

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry)

• Knowledge of social services resources in the community.
• Knowledge of child development theory and its implications for teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of intellectual and emotional needs of students.
• Knowledge of domestic violence, family systems, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual and physical abuse, attention deficit disorder, and crisis intervention.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry)

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents, orally and in writing.
• Ability and willingness to work with students and families of diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
• Skill in negotiation, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. This position may be exposed to prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as required.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

These are on‑call positions. The number of days or hours that a substitute works is dependent upon the number of contracted staff who are absent on any given day. No specific guarantee of work is offered.

Rate of pay is $53.57/hour. Substitutes are not eligible for benefits until they work 630h in a certain school year.

NOTE

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Title IX Compliance Coordinator

Gender-Inclusive Schools Compliance Coordinator

Name: Nancy Pham, Director of Compliance and Legal Affairs

Address: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005

Telephone Number: 425-456-4248

Email: [e-mail]

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Name: Kerince Bowen, Director of Counseling

Address: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005

Telephone Number: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the District’s communications to them should contact Janine Thorn, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, at 425-456-4000 or [e-mail].

Position Type: Various

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 12111 NE 1st St
• Bellevue, Washington 98005-3183
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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