Social Worker 26-27SY

Job Title: Social Worker

Salary Schedule: OCC/PTA/ST/SOC Pay Schedule

Work Year: 10 Months

FLSA: Exempt

Osborn Middle School has been identified by the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) as awarded sites for School Safety Program - Year 1 grant funding The social worker position is contingent upon final grant processing in GME.

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Student Services and Building Principal, the Licensed School Social Worker provides direct and indirect social work services to students experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral problems that interfere with their performance in school, and facilitates communication among school, home and community providers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed. In other cases, related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the position.

• Mobilize family, school and community resources to enable children to learn
• Supports the school team to develop behavior assessments and plans
• Attend IEP meetings as needed
• Conduct classroom observation
• Complete home visits for families as needed
• Participate in mental health appointments
• Provide one on one and small group counseling
• Support classrooms with students demonstrating challenging behaviors
• Provide crisis intervention
• Support students learning of appropriate social skills
• Provide staff with a better understanding of cultural, societal, economic, trauma factors impacting children
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and abilities required to satisfactorily perform essential duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of and Required Skills

Restorative Practices

Trauma Informed Practices

Ability to work with a diverse population

Demonstrates sound and practical decision making

Ability to work successfully with a team and independently

Bilingual preferred

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Minimum: Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university required.

• Experience in school based social work

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May occasionally be required to work evenings and/or weekends.