Job Description:

Gallup Hill School is seeking a full-time school social worker who excels in crisis management and emotionally challenging situations. 

The school social worker under the general supervision of the building Administrator provides students, families, administrators, and staff with guidance and consultation to address personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

The successful candidate will possess:
Experience with students in special education programs

Strong interpersonal skills to work with schools, students, parents, and community-based agencies

Professional clinical experience with children and their families

Commitment to working with parents and students as partners in education

Belief that all students can learn and become socially responsible

Respect for all children and their families
 
Responsibilities:
Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' behavior management plans

Conducts individual and group counseling as recommended in a student’s IEP or 504 plan

Develops goals and objectives for students with IEP counseling services

Coordinates with administrators and staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services

Serves as a ready resource to students and families to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school

Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships

Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping

Engages family in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents

Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records

Performs other related tasks as assigned by central office administrators and/or building level administrators 

Qualifications:
Must possess or be eligible for CT certification (071) 

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required 

A Master’s Degree in Social Work is preferred

Two or more years of experience in an elementary school setting

Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Must be able to traverse the classroom and adjust one's tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to communicate effectively with each child

Salary and Benefits: 
Per the Ledyard Education Association agreement

To Apply:
Applications will only be accepted online. Review of applications may begin immediately.

Please visit the Ledyard Public Schools website, http://www.ledyard.net/district/employment_opportunities
or
Access the application at: https://www.applitrack.com/ledyard/onlineapp/  to apply.