Licensed Clinical Social Worker

GUSD has a stimulating and challenging atmosphere with a capable, articulate and professional staff. Many teachers, classified employees, and administrators have enjoyed long careers with GUSD.

The staff has developed a reputation for working with a diverse student population to develop individual student potential by providing high-quality instruction aligned with state standards and supported with 21st century learning skills. Core instruction includes comprehensive traditional academic subjects extended to include character development, digital literacy, art, music, hands-on science, and physical education. All schools offer embedded programs to address specific needs of gifted students and English Learners.

Each school maintains a 1.0-1.5 full time positions to support intervention needs for all students. Each student in grades 3-6 has 1:1 access to Chromebooks. In grades K-2 there is one mobile digital device for every two students. All instructional environments include access to high speed wireless connectivity to the internet.

School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals with a degree in social work who provide services related to a person's social, emotional and life adjustment to school and/or society. School Social Workers are the link between the home, school and community in providing direct as well as indirect services to students, families and school personnel to promote and support students' academic and social success. Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Pupil Services, serve as a School Social Worker / Community Liaison between parents, students and the community; provide mental health services within the District's Therapeutic Program, provide information regarding school or District programs, procedures, activities, rules and regulations; provide translations or interpretation services for limited and non-English speaking parents.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences; two years experience in community service programs or related field; Spanish Bilingual required.