Anticipated Opening - School Social Worker

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker
Date Posted:
10/9/2024
Location:
Irving School
(High-Needs School)
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until Filled
School Social Worker
Anticipated Vacancy: Irving School seeks a dynamic, collaborative, school social worker to join our team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Achievement

• Provides individual and group counseling to students as required by student's Individualized Education Plans and as needed
• Provides advice and support to teachers in creating curricula and providing instruction that supports the social and emotional health of the students and the school
• Provides advice and support to the inclusion staff to address the impact of emotional difficulties on student learning
• Observes and assesses students
• Lead discussions among students on issues related to students' behavior, emotional health, and social skills
• Regularly communicates with families about strategies to support their child at home and school and the resources available within the school and broader community
• Builds relationships with community organizations that provide health, mental health, recreation, and social support for families and make referrals for families as necessary
• Serves as a resource for families on issues in the home that impact student success at school
• Facilitates parent workshops focused on supporting families with mental health

School Culture

• Participates with the pupil personnel team in the ongoing effort to establish a school culture that reinforces the school's mission, goals, and operating principles
• Actively seeks out ways to continually improve his or her own practices in order to increase effectiveness in his or her role

EXPERIENCE

• CT Certification
• Experience working with students in under-resourced communities
• Flexible, resourceful, energetic, passionate, and committed to creating an exceptional school
• Belief in rigorous academics
• Belief in the value of inclusion for all students
• Demonstrated ability to set and reach goals that will ensure high levels of achievement for all students
• Demonstrated ability to involve families as partners
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Growth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practice

FLSA Status: Exempt
The Derby Board of Education (the "Board") will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law ("Protected Class"), except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.