SY 26-27 - School Social Worker

id='p36463_40198'>SY 26-27 - School Social Worker JobID: 36463

Position Type:

Student Support Services/School Social Worker

Date Posted:

7/22/2026

Location:

Linden Hill 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 lead/support social, emotional, and behavioral needs through the MTSS continuum (tiers) of services and/or the rotation of Unified Arts. The school social worker will help connect families with community resources, will serve as a Restorative Practice Champion and will lead our Tier 1 Schoolwide Incentives/Events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist all students in the areas of academic achievement and social/emotional development.
• Provide pull-out support to students in the area of social/emotional growth.
• Assist and teach students how to manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills.
• Provide development to staff on supporting students with emotional/social needs.
• Assist in creation, development, and implementation of intervention plans.
• Provide short-term and small group counseling to students.
• Coordinate with community resources, community members and student services team.
• Consult with Counselor and Psychologist regarding IEP and 504 Plan support.
• Provide longer-term counseling support and progress monitoring.
• Assist with Parent/Family Engagement.
• 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, including Restorative Practice Lead Team, 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 building administration.

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

Melissa Brady, Principal

Linden Hill Elementary School

Melissa.Brady@redclay.k12.de.us

302-454-3406

Closing: Until filled