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    Social Worker RSY - Hartford, United States - Intensive Education Academy , Inc.

    Intensive Education Academy , Inc.
    Intensive Education Academy , Inc. Hartford, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Social Worker

    The Intensive Education Academy (IEA) is currently looking for an exceptional Social Worker for its school year program. This position reports directly to the Director of Education.

    Job Type: Full-time 187 days (182 school days + 5 professional development days)

    Date Posted: 5/16/24

    QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIREMENTS
    • CT State Certification in School Social Worker (071)
    • Bachelors from an accredited college or university in education discipline applicable to teaching assignment
    • Master's Degree in Social Worker
    Schedule:

    School calendar - Monday through Friday - 7:45 am to 3:30 pm hours per day

    Salary: From $52,000 to $84,000 depending on qualifications and experience

    Responsibilities:
    • Under the general supervision of the Director of Education, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with individually tailored advice and consultation to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to maximize the students' learning experience
    • Conducts assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students to identify 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
    • Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' behavior management plans
    • 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, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services
    • 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
    • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by applicable laws
    • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
    • Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records
    • Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Education and other administrators as designated by the Executive Director
    Benefit
    • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Short-term insurance, Long Term insurance, Life, and Accidental Insurance
    • Paid Time Off
    • 401k matching contributions
    Intensive Education Academy Nondiscrimination Policy

    INTENSIVE EDUCATION ACADEMY INC is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled