WHS School Social Worker/Counselor

Young World Physical Education; Winslow (AZ); On-site; USD 45,729 - 55,891; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Winslow, Arizona, is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker/Counselor to provide support to students and staff. This full-time role involves assisting students with personal and academic challenges while collaborating with educational professionals to promote student well-being.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in social work and a certification as a School Social Worker. Responsibilities also include crisis intervention and maintaining student records confidentially.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college.
• Proof of working towards/valid certification as School Social Worker.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive school social services to students and staff.
• Assist students in resolving personal and academic problems.
• Identify student needs and cooperate with staff to solve issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Conflict resolution

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

WHS School Social Worker/Counselor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5787453

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 17, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Winslow Unified School District No. 1 – Position Description

Title: School Social Worker / Counselor

Employee Classification

Exempt, Certified

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work from a regionally accredited college or university
• Proof of working towards / or valid certificate as School Social Worker

Overview of Job Description

To assist in creating a school environment in which students are encouraged to develop their unique capabilities within the affective as well as the cognitive areas. Provide comprehensive school social services to parents, students, and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving full benefit from their educational experience.

Performance Responsibilities

• Follows local, state and federal law and adheres to State Department of Education and local school board policy.
• Provides advice/counsel to individuals or groups in order to assist them in relating to others, to develop skills in communication, self‑awareness, and decision‑making.
• Assists students in resolving affective and academic problems, which may arise.
• Advises students to become aware of his/her personal strengths and weaknesses in the educational setting.
• Assists students in developing skills, which will enable them to constructively deal with educational demands.
• Identifies student needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Consults with school personnel and parents regarding the academic, social, and personal development of students.
• Acts as a liaison between the school, students, and support agencies in the community and facilitates student referrals to appropriate agencies.
• Provides vocational information to students interested in exploring career fields.
• Maintains student records in a confidential manner.
• Attends staffing, IEP meetings and conferences in order to provide coordinated services to the student.
• Develops informative workshops for school personnel and/or parents as necessary.
• Conducts assessments of students needs and provide the appropriate services for students.
• Provide crisis intervention services and transitional planning for students.
• Coordinates programs for students suffering from self‑esteem issues, impulse control, anger management, and substance abuse.
• Participates in the development of behavioral modification plans, functional behavioral assessments (FBA), and supportive intervention plans (SIP).
• Makes referrals to community agencies.
• Provides short/long term case management services to individual students.
• Attends faculty meetings, participates in faculty committees, and sponsors student activities when assigned.
• Agrees to fulfill performance responsibilities in location(s) assigned within the workday.
• Performs other job relevant duties as assigned.

Reports To

Principal

Terms of Employment

Work year to be established by the Board. Salary is determined by individual training and experience level on approved salary schedule.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

ADA Accommodations

Decisions regarding appropriate and reasonable accommodation(s) will be based upon the merits of each situation. The principal criteria will be that of effectiveness and safety.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $50,810.80 Per Year

Contact Information

• Sal Hernandez, Principal
• Winslow High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]