SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER / STUDENT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

REPORTS TO: Elementary School Principal

PAY TYPE: Contract, Non-Supervisory

PAY RATE: Starting at $45,000; Commensurate with licensing & experience

BENEFITS: Eligible (see attachment)

SCHEDULE: 185 Days; Follows school calendar; 8:15 am to 4:15 pm

This position will remain posted until filled. All qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators, as well as provide individual and group counseling or therapy
• Functions as a link between the home, school, and community in providing direct and indirect services to students, families, and school personnel to promote and support students’ academic and social success
• Obtains and coordinates community resources to meet students’ needs
• Helps the school respond effectively to each child’s needs
• Provides crisis intervention as-needed
• Identifies and reports child abuse and neglect
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Elementary School Principal
• A more detailed list of duties is as follows:
• Student Support
• Promote and maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful school environment aligned with district policies and school expectations
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to develop behavior intervention plans and monitor their effectiveness
• Coordinate McKinney-Vento supports for the school building
• Help students to develop appropriate social interaction skills, understanding, and accepting themselves and others
• Attendance Support
• Collaborate with families, counselors, and outside agencies as-needed to address chronic absenteeism
• Family & Staff Collaboration
• Serve as a liaison between home and school to support student behavioral needs
• Participate in parent-teacher meetings, case conferences, and discussions related to student behavior
• Collaborate with other student services staff, such as the school counselor, Registered Behavior Technician, district mental health counselor, district engagement specialist, ELL staff, and special education staff
• Assist teachers with behavior management and providing direct support to staff
• Provide staff with essential information to better understand factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health, etc.) affecting a student’s performance and behavior
• MTSS and Behavior Support
• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of behavioral MTSS plans
• Analyze behavior data to identify trends and guide decision making
• Participate in problem-solving teams and assist in coordinating Tier 2 and 3 support

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Education, Training, and Experience Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) in Social Work
• Master’s Degree (preferred) in Social Work
• Valid Indiana License in School Social Work or pending licensure (preferred)
• Previous experience in student and family services or social work
• Current certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention in Schools (TCIS) or willingness to obtain
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:
• Displays positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Displays commitment to the success of all learners
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff
• Ability to work as a team with other staff
• Displays dependability and punctuality

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position works indoors in a typical school environment
• May work near others, often within a few feet
• May occasionally be exposed to noise levels that are distracting
• May work shifts outside of normal work day for meetings or other events

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically outlined in this description. This job description is subject to change at any time at the discretion of West Lafayette Community School Corporation.