Grant Funded School Social Worker

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last seventy years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

JOB DETAILS

JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Under the Direction of the School Principal and working collaboratively with the Coordinator of Student Support Services, the following duties are assigned:

• Providing students, parents, administrators and other teaching staff with individually-tailored advice and consultation to address personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to maximize the students' learning experience
• Accounting for school enrollment and regular attendance of every student as prescribed by the statutes of the State of Indiana and policies and rules of the School District
• Working closely with administrators, office staff, and school leadership team to help execute the school's mission and vision; including sitting on weekly office meetings, and quarterly data meetings to be an active participant
• Attend weekly staff meetings; attend grade level PLC meetings as necessary
• Conducting assessment of students for the purpose of identifying learning or social interaction issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to address issues and maximize learning
• Assisting as a member of the school's Pyramid Model Leadership Team
• Assisting as a member of the school's MTSS team
• Providing counseling and guidance for children who are experiencing problems in the area of attendance, behavior and adjustment, and for parents when underlying causes appear to be in the home
• Conducting social skills groups
• Serving as the check-in, check-out coordinator for student in need of behavior intervention
• Contacting Department of Child Services (DCS) as needed in various circumstances
• Establishing and maintaining a positive working relationship with referred students and parents so that joint problem identification and subsequent resolution can occur.
• Maintaining collaborative relationships with school personnel by relating relevant data about referred students and families as they affect the student's adjustment in school
• Functioning as a team member, consulting regularly in a formal or informal manner with building level administrators, school nurses, counselors, psychologists, Cummins therapists and other specialists
• Assisting students and teaching staff in implementing student's behavior management plans
• Having an understanding and knowledge of community resources so that appropriate referrals may be made when required
• Verifying the residency of individual students when there is a concern regarding the student's settlement
• Evaluating financial needs of individual students' families, and making referrals to appropriate agencies when it is determined that financial assistance will be required for a student to maintain good school attendance
• Keeping accurate records of all visitations and referrals. Have available upon request
• Conducting home visits as needed to provide support to students and families
• Traveling to school district buildings and professional meetings as required
• Continuing to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and my maintaining professional relationships
• Assisting in the orientation of new teachers, and providing in-service training in guidance
• Selecting appropriate supplies and equipment and maintaining inventory records
• Having a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation
• Being available before and after school, as assigned
• Assisting with arrival and dismissal duties
• Performing other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 5 years of experience preferred
• Knowledge of social work principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven behavior management methods
• Differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles
• Data information systems, data analysis and formulation of action plans
• Applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students
• Excellent communication, written, curriculum and organizational skills required
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed
• Ability to organize and coordinate work

CONTACT INFORMATION

Kristin Parisi, Principal

[email protected]

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.