Communication Skills, Consulting, Crisis Management, Data Analysis, Faculty Administration, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, School Buildings, Social Work, Student Services, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Training/Teaching
id='p35995_40198'>SY 26-27 - School Social Worker JobID: 35995
Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Social Worker
Date Posted:
6/17/2026
Location:
Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School
Date Available:
August 2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
Red Clay Consolidated School District Additional Information: Show/Hide
Red Clay is currently seeking a School Social Worker.
SUMMARY:
Full time position on the school's student services team. The school social worker will support students at the tier 2 and tier 3 social, emotional, and behavioral needs through the MTSS continuum of services. The school social worker will provide help in connecting families with community resources as needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist all students in the areas of academic achievement and social/emotional development.
- Provide pull-out support to Tier II / III students in the area of social/emotional growth.
- Assist and teach students how to manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills.
- Assist in creation, development, and implementation of intervention plans based on student need.
- Provide short-term counseling and small group counseling to students.
- Provide Family Communication and Support and Refer, Consult, and Coordinate with Community Resources and Community Members
- Consult with Counselor and Psychologist regarding IEP and 504 Plan supports (may include direct counseling services as needed)
- Provide longer-term counseling support and progress monitoring
- Assist with Parent/Family Engagement
- Conduct home visits related to resource linkage and/or truancy
- Utilize the SSWAA National Practice Model and incorporate CASEL 5 SEL Standards into daily practice
- Specialize in coordination with state and outside agencies such as DFS, PBH, and Crisis to provide additional support for students and their families
- Refer students for long-term support when appropriate.
- Collaborate with families/teachers/administrators/community for student success.
- Conduct data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges within the school.
- Participate in school and district committees and initiatives to provide system support.
- Assist with crisis management.
- Attend district mental health clinician meetings.
- Be a team player, an excellent communicator, and have a willingness to work strategically with parents of all students.
- Other responsibilities as determined by the school Principal.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of two years working as a school social worker
- Ability to establish positive and meaningful relationships with all members of the school community as well as outside service providers
- Experience working with students transitioning back to the school building after an outside agency placement
CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in mental health counseling
- MSW, LCSW, LPCMH, or similar
- School Social Worker licensure (preferred)
REQUIREMENTS:
External Applicants:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
Letter of Interest
Resume'
Three letters of reference
Internal Candidates:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
Letter of Interest
Resume'
Contact Information:
Heather Godwin, Education Associate
Office of Student Services
Red Clay Consolidated School District
302-552-3745
heather.godwin@redclay.k12.de.us
Christopher Romano, Principal
Lewis Elementary School
302-651-2695
christopher.romano@redclay.k12.de.us
Closing: Until filled