School Social Worker — Special Education

School Social Worker — Special Education

Location: Chesapeake Public Schools — Chesapeake, Virginia (In-Person Only)
Job Type: Full-Time, Contract (School Year)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | School Hours Only | No Evenings, Weekends, or Holidays
Setting: K–12 Public School — Special Education / Exceptional Learning

Est. Pay: 25$-34$/hr

Overview

Chesapeake Public Schools is seeking School Social Workers to support students with disabilities and their families. This role focuses on providing social-emotional services that enable students to access their education under Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to students with IEPs and their families
• Conduct assessments, home visits, and consultations
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and community agencies
• Participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary teams
• Support students in crisis and connect them with appropriate resources
• Maintain accurate records in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program (minimum 60 graduate semester hours)
• Minimum 6 graduate semester hours in education
• Completed supervised practicum or field experience (at least 400 hours) in a school setting
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Pupil Personnel Services License from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Completion of:
• Dyslexia Awareness Training
• Child Abuse & Neglect Recognition and Intervention Training
• Clear criminal background check

Additional Requirements

• Fingerprinting and criminal history check required
• CPS Central Registry clearance
• Negative TB test within the last 12 months
• Must not have disqualifying criminal convictions
• Completion of OSHA, HIPAA, and FERPA training

Pay: $25.00 - $34.00 per hour

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Pupil Personnel Services License from the (VDOE)? (Required)
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification (Required)
• Child Abuse & Neglect Recognition and Intervention training (Required)

Work Location: In person