Jobs

2022-2023 School Year:

Social Worker / Social Emotional Teacher (posted 1/24/2023 until position is filled)

SUPERVISOR: Head Administrator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Serve as the school’s School Social Worker for both general education and special education students.

·         Provide direct services through crisis intervention, mediation, individual, group and family counseling/interventions.

·         Provide educational and career counseling individually and in groups.

·         Coordinate and provide educational information and training on various social/emotional learning topics for students, staff, and parents.

·         Provide consultation to and collaborate with teachers, administrators and other school personnel to support student success and assist in developing positive behavioral supports and intervention strategies for students.

·         Develop and maintain relationships and communication with parents regarding student academic, social/emotional and behavioral progress as assist in the reduction of social, emotional and environmental barriers to learning.

·         Develops and maintains relationships in partnership with community agencies.

·         Serve as a home-school-community liaison and provides referral services to community resources.

·         Serve as school’s Homeless Liaison as required by the Public Education Department.

·         Maintain documentation on student interactions, especially for students who receive Special Education.

·         Complies with the Code of Ethics and Standards for School Social Work Services from the National Association of Social Workers.

·         Performs other duties as assigned by the Head Administrator.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

·         Master’s Degree Required (Master’s Degree in Social Work).

·         Strong communication, collaborative, and interpersonal skills and well organized.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and Outlook.

·         Commitment to SAMS Academy’s School mission and values and a student-centered model.

·         Follow policies and administrative rules and regulations as specified in the Board policy manual.

·         Discretion and respect for confidentiality.

·         Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision.

·         After hour work may be required.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

·         Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 30 pounds) reaching, squatting, kneeling, and moving light furniture may be required.

 

SAFETY AND HEALTH:

·         Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

·         Knowledge and training in first aid and CPR preferred.

 

EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL HANDLED:

·         Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multi-media equipment including current technology.

 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

·         Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions of work are routine. Flexibility and patience are required.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

·         Salary determined by Salary Schedule and experience.

·         Work year determined by the Head Administrator and the Board