About Job
Coord Social Work
Job Code: 80357
Job Family/Function: 83 - Social Services and Counselors\Social Services
FLSA: Exempt
Grade Ladder: MNPS Certificated Administrative
Pay Grade: MNPS.A1115_
Duration (days/year): 221
Locations(s): Support Hub
We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
Job Summary
Assists the Director and the leadership team in a supervisory capacity to develop and facilitate strategies that support School Social Workers. Establishes best practices for service delivery; develops ongoing professional development; and works with the department's leadership team to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of cluster support team efforts.
What you will do
- Assists the Director in developing and implementing strategies to enhance the delivery of social work services.
- Conducts observations and evaluations, providing professional coaching and feedback during the TEAM (Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model) evaluation process.
- Supports the implementation of district wide initiatives.
- Establishes and maintains relationships between home, school, and community; and represents MNPS and Student Support Services to foster positive community relationships.
- Plans, develops, coordinates, and participates in professional development opportunities based on district needs.
- Analyzes district data to assess stakeholder success
- Provides training and consultation to district administrators on threat assessment, crisis response, and other policies and procedures
- Serves on the district-level threat assessment team.
- Supports the coordination and training of new hires and interns
- Plans, leads or participates in Mental Health Awareness and Wellness Days, and departmental events
- Master's Degree In Social Work Required
- 5-7 years social work experience working with children in a school setting Required
- School Services Personnel with an endorsement in School Social Worker K-12 (488) Required
Starting At: $90,500.58
Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay tables can be found here.
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