Social Worker

Job Description:

EAST HAMPTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1 Community Drive

East Hampton, CT 06424

Telephone: (860) 365-4000

Fax: (860) 365-4004

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Posting Date: March 4, 2024

POSITION: School Social Worker

LOCATION OF ASSIGNMENT: The Learning Center (TLC) of East Hampton Public Schools

ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE: August 16, 2024

PAY RANGE: Please see link for contract description of salary and benefits. https://5il.co/zc43

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The Learning Center (TLC) is an alternative high school with a maximum capacity of 12 students, serving the communities of East Hampton and East Haddam. The program provides services to address each student's unique learning style with the goal of re-entering them into their district high school.

We are seeking a qualified and dedicated individual to fill the role of School Social Worker. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive social and emotional support to students, collaborating with teachers and parents, and implementing effective intervention strategies.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct individual and group counseling sessions to address students' social and emotional needs.

• Collaborate with teachers and parents to develop and implement intervention plans.

• Assess and evaluate students for behavioral, emotional, and social challenges.

• Provide crisis intervention and support when necessary.

• Maintain accurate and confidential student records.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CT Certification School Social Worker (071)

• Strong knowledge of social and emotional development in children and adolescents.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience with community outreach and parent support.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Please apply on-line at http://www.applitrack.com/easthampton/onlineapp/

Only completed applications with required documentation submitted will be considered.

To obtain further information contact:

Rodney L. Mosier II

Director of Special Education & Pupil Personnel Services

East Hampton Public Schools

1 Community Drive

East Hampton, CT 06424

Office (860) 365-4009

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Until position is filled.

Nondiscrimination Statement of the East Hampton Public School: The East Hampton Board of Education, in compliance with federal and state law, affirms its policy of equal educational opportunity for all students and equal employment opportunity for all persons. It is the policy of the District to promote nondiscrimination and an environment free of harassment regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability (including but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability, or learning disability), genetic information, marital status, or age or because of the race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, or age of any persons with whom the individual associates. The district shall provide to all students without discrimination, course offerings, counseling, assistance, employment, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The district shall provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The district shall make reasonable accommodations for identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with federal and state statutes and regulations.