Social Worker

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker
Date Posted:
10/29/2024
Location:
District Wide
Position Purpose
This position is dependent on grant funding as allocated year to year, in order provide support for students' social and emotional behavioral health.
Essential Functions
- Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning or social interaction issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.
- Performs casework services with students and parents to encourage parental understanding of, and participation in, overcoming social issues to maximize the educational experience of the student.
- Assist teachers with behavior management and developing positive behavioral intervention strategies.
- Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
- Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
- Assists with the school district's dropout prevention efforts.
- Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
- Continues 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 by maintaining professional relationships.
Additional Duties
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
- Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
- Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
- Knowledge of Social Work principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven behavior management methods.
- Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
- Have complex problem solving skills to be able to identify complex issues in order to develop options and implement solutions.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in a social services field( Masters degree in Social Work preferred)
Pay: This position follows the Certified Teacher Contract. Please see Certified pay scale under Human Resources tab.
Noble Public Schools is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team of individuals who
contribute to the district's mission with their talents, skills, and energy. Noble Public Schools is
an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, marital status, age, or any other classification protected by
applicable law.
Noble Public Schools also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and
employees with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process,
please contact the district's HR department at 405-872-7604. You can also direct your request for
accommodation in writing to Noble Public Schools , Attn: HR PO Box 499, Noble, Ok 73068.