School Social Worker

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Social Worker
• Date Posted: 12/22/2025
• Location: School Annex
• Date Available: 2/23/25

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Special Services, the Social Worker will provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with individually-tailored advice and consultation to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues and maximize the students' learning experience.

Essential Functions

• Conduct assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students to identify learning or social interaction issues and recommend courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
• Perform casework services with students and parents to encourage parental understanding and participation in overcoming social issues, thereby maximizing the educational experience of the student.
• Assist students and teaching staff in implementing students' behavior management plans.
• Coordinate with outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
• Coordinate with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual students' abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
• Assist with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
• Serve as a ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that promotes personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management, acting as a liaison between home and school.
• Continuously acquire professional knowledge and stay informed of current developments in the educational field through seminars, workshops, professional meetings, research, and professional relationships.
• Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and provide student information to prospective colleges and employers as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourage parental involvement in students' education and ensure effective communication with students and parents.
• Assist in the orientation of new teachers and provide in-service training in guidance.
• Select and requisition appropriate books, aids, and other supplies and equipment, and maintain inventory records.

Additional Duties

• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities and is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Knowledge of Social Work principles, theories, testing, methods, and proven behavior management methods.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self evaluation regarding performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 6:50:02 PM CST.