School Social Worker, Windsor Public Schools


Position:
School Social Worker

Job ID:
6748

County:
CREC


Posted:
December 19, 2024




Contact Information:
Windsor Public Schools
601 Matianuck Ave
Windsor, CT 06095
District Website

Contact:
Human Resources
Phone: 860-687-2000
Fax:
District Email


Job Description:

Location:
  Clover Street School / Districtwide

Date Available:
  01/10/2025

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Director of Pupil Services, 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 student's learning experience.
 
Essential Functions:
    Performs casework services with students and parents to encourage parental understanding of, and participation in, overcoming social issues to maximize the educational experience of the student.
    Coordinates with a professional team to observe, track, and develop behavioral intervention strategies
    Assists in the development of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans, performs fidelity checks thereafter
    Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' behavior management plans.
    Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
    Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
    Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
    Serves as ready resource to students and parents 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 and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
    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 duties, but not limited to, coverage for and in other buildings and others as assigned by central office administrators and/or building-level 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.

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

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

Education:
Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment.

Masters Degree in Social Work.

Experience:
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level is preferred.



Other:

Apply Online..www.windsorct.org