School Social Worker, Bloomfield Public Schools


Position:
School Social Worker

Job ID:
6661

County:
CREC


Posted:
December 08, 2024




Contact Information:
Bloomfield Public Schools
1133 Blue Hills Ave
Bloomfield, CT 06002
District Website

Contact:
Human Resources
Phone: 860-769-4200
Fax:
District Email


Job Description:

Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School

Position Summary:
The Social Worker helps preschool students learn and apply executive functioning and social/emotional skills to access the classroom environment and overcome obstacles. The Social Worker meets these responsibilities via direct and indirect services to students.
 
Direct services include: providing individual and group school-related counseling, tier-one support to classrooms around social and emotional learning, implementation of IEP goals and objectives as listed in the IEP, performing risk assessments, and providing crisis intervention.
 
Indirect services include: supporting SRBI/MTSS, supporting crisis response as a member of the Student Support Team, supporting attendance as a member of the Attendance Team, consulting with teachers, parents, and outside service providers; conducting classroom observations of students; conducting or supporting FBAs/BIPs, conducting developmental histories; participating in PPT and 504 meetings; running 504 meetings for district students, and serving as a home-school liaison to optimize student success. The School Social Worker also performs related work as required or assigned by his/her supervisor(s).
 
Qualifications:
    A School Social Work certification (071).
    Master's Degree in Social Work.
    Successful experience in school social work positions is preferred.
    Desired experience working with early childhood and/or preschool-aged students.



Other:

All qualified candidates interested in being considered for the position listed above must complete an online application at: www.bloomfieldschools.org
When completing an application online please be sure to attach a thoughtful cover letter along with a resume, certification, transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation.