Social Worker Grades K-8

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker
Date Posted:
8/23/2024
Location:
Districtwide
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
unitl filled Job Title: K-8 Social Worker
Reports To: Director of Pupil Services, Social /Emotional & Family Engagement Coordinator
Location: Elementary
Education: The successful candidate must hold current CT certification in Social Work (071).
Salary: Per the EHEA/Teacher Contract
Minimum Qualifications/Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• To be able to consult and collaborate with teachers, administrators, support staff, parents, and outside providers in promoting student success
• Understand special education and be current regarding Federal and State laws, District policies, PPT and referral process and IEP knowledge
• To know how to refer to the Court
• DCF mandates and hotline knowledge
• To be able to complete psychosocial assessments, developmental histories, FBA's, BIP's, writing IEP goals and objectives
• Crisis Intervention: social, emotional, behavioral, psychiatric
• Be knowledgeable and current regarding available community resources
• Provide individual and group counseling/social skills services for both IEP mandated, and through parental permission with non-IEP students in need
• Provide parent education, resources and home visits, as needed

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.
This is a specialized teaching position that falls under the Teachers' Contract.
This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, and responsibilities which comprises this position.
East Haven Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, females, handicapped, and veterans are encouraged to apply.