School Social Worker

Duties

• Act as a participant in a building Collaborative Team to identify student learning needs and establish necessary supports in the school setting to promote academic achievement. When appropriate, utilize and/or coordinate with outside community resources to provide the support(s) necessary for student to achieve educational success.

• Provide direct or consultative services as designated in a student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 504 Plan, or Collaborative Plan, including group and individual counseling, collecting behavioral data, goal setting, and communicating with parent and/or community resources

• Collaborate, develop, and assist in the implementation of social stories, visual schedules, behavior contracts

• Conduct functional analyses of student behavior through observations, teacher/student/parent interviews, and interpretation of behavior assessments/scales. As part of a building team, develop hypotheses regarding behavior function and plan (including development of Behavior Intervention Plan or other behavioral support plan) for appropriate interventions to address behavior impeding academic success.

• Crisis intervention

• Complete Social Developmental Study (SDS) as part of a Collaborative/IEP team to develop a comprehensive picture of a child's functioning in his/her various environments, as a part of a full case study evaluation or a re-evaluation.

• Complete behavioral and/or adaptive skill assessment scales and present findings to building team in a clear, concise manner with specific recommendations for interventions/supports

• Consult and collaborate with building personnel regarding student progress in area of behavior, emotional stability, and developmentally appropriate social skills

• Present staff development on topics of expertise and/or interest to district personnel and parents

• Participate in building, grade level, and district committees, in-services, and related service personnel meetings

• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Administrator

Qualifications

• Superior work habits and ethics

• Appropriate Illinois Certification (Type 73 - School Social Worker)

• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal

• Ability to work well with administration, faculty, students, and parents

• Ability to perform duties as outlined

Additional Notes

Physical Requirements:

Physical requirements will comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act.

How to Apply

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 - School Social Worker (2024-2025 School Year) (tedk12.com)

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://ecusd7.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=516

School District

ecusd7.org

Position Website

https://ecusd7.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=516

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

4/10/2024

Application Deadline

5/10/2024

Start Date

8/12/2024