School Social Worker

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Educator License (PEL)
• School Social Worker endorsement
• Knowledge of current educational and instructional methodologies and techniques
• Knowledge of theories and practices of child development

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, prepare, and implement lesson materials in accordance with district resources and alignment with State standards and Antioch CCSD 34's philosophy and objectives
• Employs a variety of instructional methods/techniques and materials to differentiate learning activities for all students
• Promotes and maintains appropriate student behavior
• Participates on committees to develop and improve instruction and/or other building level goals/initiatives
• Actively pursues continual professional growth and is committed to our vision of making our school a place of excellence
• Maintains accurate and complete records involving student information required by law, District policy, and administrative direction
• Provide direct counseling support to students through pull out and push in services
• Provide consultation with teachers, administrators, and parents regarding difficulties with social, emotional, and behavioral concerns
• Review brief and complex functional behavior assessment process (FBA), as needed
• Interpretation of student data in the areas of social/emotional/behavioral
• Assist with paraprofessionals to meet the needs of students throughout the building
• Participate in, assist with, and/or manage student 504 evaluation and plans
• Participate in the evaluation process for Individual Education Plans.
• Participate in the development of Individual Education Plans when Social/Emotional Functioning has been identified.
• Provide social skills training to students
• Provide therapeutic intervention/counseling for students with social/emotional/behavioral needs
• Coordinate and facilitate professional development opportunities for school community during the school year and summer programming based on need.
• Resource and referral with community-based agencies
• Provide regular, scheduled support to the Structured Learning Program, Learning Opportunities Program, and Early Childhood programs based on school assignment
• Crisis management
• Help guide extended school year program in supporting the overall emotional, social, and behavioral needs of all students
• Mandated reporter
• Knowledge of IEP policy and procedures, competence with IDEA rules/regulations
• Problem solving team member
• Develop and implement Tier 1 activities to support literacy development
• Provide direct instruction and/or consultation with assistive technology devices
• Provide co-treatment with other related services providers whenever appropriate
• Collaboration for the integration of S/L services into the general education curriculum
• Maintain documentation and detailed data for students served
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, staff and administration
• Ability to work collaboratively with grade level team and school teams
• Demonstration of strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communications skills with colleagues, parents, and administration
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional growth

Salary aligned with the terms of the AEEA Collective Bargaining Agreement