Job Description:

This is a part-time, temporary position for the Extended School Year (ESY) Program, however, all responsiblities and tasks are the same as the full-time, full school year Social Worker (see job description).

Location:  Thomaston High School

Program Duration:  Monday, June 17, 2024 through Thursday, June 27, 2024

Hours of Work:  8:00 am - 12:00 pm - Four days per week as scheduled by the Director of Pupil Personnel Services

Hours of Program (student hours):  8:00 am - 12:00 pm Monday through Thursday

No paid time off/No benefits

POSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSE

To provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with individually

tailored advice and consultation to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues

to maximize the students’ learning experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 Conduct assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of

identifying learning or social interaction issues and recommending courses of action or

corrective procedures to maximize learning.

 Perform casework services with students, parents and staff to encourage parent and staff

understanding of and participation in, overcoming student social issues to maximize

learning.

 Assist students and staff in implementing students’ respective behavior management

plans.

 Coordinate with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and

federal authorities, as needed.

 Coordinate with administrators and other staff members to ascertain individual student’s

abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders

with social work services.

 Assist with the school district’s dropout prevention efforts.

 Serve as a ready resource to students, parents and staff

 Provide counseling to students that will lead increased personal growth, selfunderstanding, and behavioral management

 Serve as liaison between home and school regarding student behavior plan actions, data

and performance.

 Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the

educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, by

conducting research, and/or by maintaining professional relationships with members of

institutions of higher learning and the business community.

 Encourage parent involvement in students’ education and ensure effective communication

with students and parents.

 Assist in the orientation of new teachers and provide in-service training to all staff as

needed.

 Select and requisition appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and

maintains inventory records.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

 Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services, School Principal

and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of

every task or responsibility.

EQUIPMENT USED/ENVIRONMENT

 Use standard office and classroom equipment such as a computer, printer, copier, fax

machine, and telephone.

 Work in standard school building environments.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

 Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

WORK SCHEDULE

 Standard teacher work schedule as set forth in the Thomaston Education Association

Professional Agreement or a portion of such if a part-time position.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL REQUIREMENTS, AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

 Knowledge of Social Work principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven

behavior management methods.

 Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.

 Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.

 Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.

 Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.

 Ability to organize and coordinate work.

 Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.

 Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

 Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted

in the course of work.

QUALIFICATIONS

 Certification/License:

oConnecticut State Certification as a Social Worker (071).

o Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation.

 Education:

oBachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to

teaching assignment.

o Masters Degree in Social Work.

 Experience:

oSuccessful prior work experience in a similar position preferred.

EXPERIENCE

 Prior experience in similar work environment.

DISCLAIMER

This job description conforms to EEO and ADA requirements. This job description does not constitute an

employment agreement or contract between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the

employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Pay Rate:  $31.09/hour