Job Description:

2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 310

Bridgeport, CT 06604

SOCIAL WORKER JOB OPENING

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER (PER-DIEM / PART-TIME)

DUNBAR SCHOOL 

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

The School Social Worker is responsible for providing school social work services to diverse student populations whose behavior interferes with educational performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs counseling services to students with diverse issues  

Performs direct service to students that present with behavioral issues

Confers with students individually, within the classroom setting or in groups

Establishes and maintaining professional relationships with school personnel and professional in the community

Assesses and interprets mental health, environmental and socio-economic issues

Determines appropriate level of service to meet adaptive needs of students

Provides feedback to school staff regarding student behavioral functioning

Assists in the development and implementation of comprehensive behavioral plans for students

Selects or develops goals specific to student needs

Participates in IEP/PPT meetings and consults regarding the compilation of documentation for student records

Attendance at selective professional development conferences/seminars to further enhance professional knowledge

Collaborates with administrators, teachers, parents, agencies, and paraprofessionals in planning to meet the needs of individual students

Maintains accurate and complete records 

Motivates and reinforce positive student behavior

Establishes and maintain procedures and routines

Makes constructive use of resources

Provides consultation and support to school personnel in dealing with problematic behavior

Assists parents/guardians in gaining a better understanding of student’s strengths and weaknesses

Provides support to parents

Helps parents understand the need for special programs, special education, counseling or other educational services

Acts as an advocate for students, families and community agencies

Serves as a liaison between schools, families and community providers

Enables students to cope more successfully with school, home and environmental stressors

Models good attendance and punctuality

Other duties as directed by the Director of School Social Work

REQUIREMENTS:

Certification as a School Social Worker (071)   

A Master’s Degree in the area of Social Work  

Preferred - experience in urban setting

Preferred - knowledge of Special Education

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

RATE OF PAY: $250.00/DAY

Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools' AppliTrack system:

http://www.applitrack.com/bridgeport/onlineapp