About Job

Vacancy Details

Title

25-26 Social Worker

School/Building

Gilmore Fine Arts K-8 Campus

Number of Openings

URL

N/A

Close Date (11:59 p.m. Central)

Open until filled

Contact

Name

Sara DeLonay

Title

Staffing Specialist

sara.delonay@rusd.org

Phone

262-664-8723

Website

http://rusd.org

Position Details

Position Start Date

8/21/2025

Salary/Wage

Teacher Salary Schedule

Terms/Schedule

37.5 hours per week / 188 day contract

Appointment Type

Full Time

Description

Professional Expectation:
Professional school social workers have a minimum of a master’s degree in school social work, meet the state certification/licensure standards, and abide by the laws of the states in which they are employed. They uphold the ethical and professional standards of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). School social workers are instrumental in supporting safe and educationally sound environments for teaching and learning. School social workers collaborate with home, school, and community to help students and families address any social, behavioral, emotional, learning, cultural, and economic barriers that impact school success.

Position Purpose:
Provide targeted behavioral support to students (individually and in groups) in the school setting to improve student success and school culture and climate.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Interpersonal skills
Oral & written communication skills
Organizational skills
Ability to work under minimal supervision
Practical knowledge of and prior experience utilizing research-based behavioral modification & interventions and strategies
Ability to identify local behavioral health resources and facilitate services for students & parents
Working knowledge of applicable rules & regulations
Ability to utilize Student Information System (Infinite Campus) and Dashboard (Wisedash Local) to pull & analyze behavioral data.
Knowledgeable about community resources around behavioral & mental health & actively pursue collaboration with family members & community stakeholders
Knowledge of mandated reporting procedures & comply with state law in reporting suspected child abuse & neglect
Ability to work as a team player
Ability to lead in critical situations
Knowledge & practical application of PBIS Tier 1 Universal systems & Tier 2 Interventions

Essential Functions:

Participate in and/or lead PBIS Tier 1 & Tier 2 PLCs
Provide necessary data to staff & school teams
Provide responsive programming, including short-term individual and/or group counseling & behavioral intervention services
consultation with parents, teachers a& other educators about root causes of student behaviors & modification plans
participation in SST, 504s, IEPs that are specifically about students’ behavioral needs
Provide support services to strengthen personal/interpersonal skills (choice, self-acceptance, feelings, beliefs and behaviors, problem-solving, decision-making)
Provide referrals for additional specialized behavioral and/or mental health support service
share information related to educational or behavioral concerns
communicate with families who lack access to a working telephone
obtain releases of information so school staff are able to communicate with community agencies about mental health & behavioral health services
assist in the process of identifying at-risk students
consult w/administrators, counselors, psychologists & teachers to address behavioral issues that impede learning
facilitate behavioral changes & develop positive interpersonal relationships,
assist principals with referrals to alternative educational programming
assist (as a member of the IEP team) with referrals to specific special education programming
participate in suspension and expulsion meetings at the buildings and/or central office
advocate for best practices for school wide discipline including examination of policies and procedures for bias or barriers to student success
provide support for students and their families
help create effective behavior change focused on positive, healthy behaviors
help communicate outcomes to families
keep record of proceedings
assist with referrals to alternate programming
consult with school personnel
facilitate an understanding of factors in the home & community that affect students’ educational experiences
consult with school personnel & service agencies regarding attendance, confidentiality, ethnicity, diversity, mental health, behavior management, discipline, crisis intervention and child abuse and neglect
help to develop programs or systems of care that support and enhance the health, social and emotional well being and safety of students
promote collaboration among community & mental health service providers and facilitate student access to community services
orient community providers to school climate, culture, structure and to the laws & regulations
governing practice in educational settings
promote positive school climate

Physical Demands:

Must be able to spend up to 70% of the day walking.
Able to walk or run quickly through hallways and stairwells in an emergency situation.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, respond to active crisis situations and support student movement.
Ability to perform light physical work, frequently lifting up to 50 pounds without assistance
Ability to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person to provide information and assistance
Ability to move throughout the building and from building to building
Dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment
Hearing ability adequate to participate in numerous conversations throughout the day, both in person and over the telephone
Ability to complete job activities in an environment where background noise and frequent interruptions are the norm
Ability to maintain concentration and focus on tasks requiring timeliness and accuracy
Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the ADA
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts the administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.

It is the policy of the Racine Unified School District not to discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, marital or parental status, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability in its education programs, admissions policies and practices, or employment policies as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendment, and Wisconsin Statute.

Candidate Requirements

Years of Experience

Degree

Master

Licenses