School Social Worker

The Norwich City School District seeks a certified school social worker to join our highly collaborative team. This is a probationary appointment which leads to a tenure track in school social work. The successful candidate will possess a strong ability to:

• Connect, inspire and empower all staff in interactions
• Adhere to our systematic MTSS and referral processes that support students
• Collaborate with classroom teachers on behavior intervention and the creation of student success plans
• Create group sessions with students needing Tier 3 interventions based on data
• Provide counseling to students with Individualized Education Plans
• Communicate effectively and frequently with all team members, including families
• Create and maintain relationships with, and connect families with outside service agencies
• Establish and maintain positive and trusting relationships with colleagues, students and the broader community
• Possess a proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws
• Applicant must hold a certificate as a NYS Certified School Social Worker.

WE OFFER:

• Collaborative Professional Learning Communities
• Responsive and personalized professional development specifically designed for new teachers
• An innovative Multi-Tiered System of Support process focusing on an effective Tier 1 curriculum, social emotional well-being, family/community engagement and innovation
• A supportive observational structure and culture
• Competitive salary and benefits for full-time instructional staff including:
• Generous contribution toward health insurance premiums
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Optional Omni 403b account
• Retirement incentives
• Sick leave payout
• Health insurance benefits upon retirement for eligible employees
• 10 sick days
• 4 personal days
• 4 weeks paid maternity, paternity, and/or adoption leave
• Health insurance buyout
• Bereavement leave

ABOUT US:

The NCSD is located in the center of Chenango County with a student population of 1,800 and a total staff of 400. We are a student-centered, technology rich district with excellent facilities. We enjoy strong community support and parent engagement shown through our exceptional academic, extracurricular activities and athletic programs. Located within 50 miles of Binghamton & Syracuse, Chenango County is centrally located in the Southern Tier of NY State.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,482.00 - $96,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Norwich, NY 13815: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person