School Social Worker - New Orleans, United States - NOLA Public Schools

Description

NOLA Public Schools VisionThe vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success.

Position SummaryThe School Social Worker plays a crucial role in supporting the emotional, social, and behavioral well-being of elementary school students.

This position involves collaborating with educators, parents, and other professionals to address the unique social, mental, and emotional needs of students.

The Social Worker provides counseling, intervention, and advocacy services to create a positive and inclusive school environment.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesWorks closely with school leadership, teachers and other school personnel with school-based concerns related to academic behavioral, social, and or emotional concerns of regular education students by providing assistance with instructional strategies, modifying materials, modeling, co-teaching, and delivering differentiated instruction as needed; Collaborate with community agencies and providers to ensure students and families have access to and knowledge of those services; Uses prevention methods on a school-wide level to promote change utilizing positive behavior supports; Secures information about the child referred, such as developmental history, attainment of milestones, familial history, social and emotional development; Provides crisis plans and crisis intervention services; Initiates and/or assists with programs to prevent truancy; Coordinates evaluations and conduct assessments for school-age children referred during the spring semester.

Identifies parental concerns relating to the child as seen by the parent or guardian.

This should include concerns relating to school, home, health, and social factors; Assists in the identification of student concerns as reported by the school, including academic and behavioral concerns; Utilizes approved testing materials and observations, the social worker shall determine the child's level of emotional and social development and/or functioning and make appropriate recommendations; Interprets assessment findings and makes recommendations to parent(s) or guardian(s), school personnel, and other agencies involved.

Completes a multidisciplinary evaluation report, schedule and conduct a determination of eligibility meeting with necessary personnel and the parent.

Disseminates the report to the parent and the school; Assists in writing an Individualized Education Plans whenever appropriate; Assists with placement decisions whenever appropriate; Assists in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies (PBIS); Conducts direct, systematic observations of student behaviors across multiple settings (recess, PE, lunch, academic classes, etc.) to assist with identifying areas of strength and/or weakness, identifying functions of behavior, developing interventions, making eligibility determinations, and other considerations of the multidisciplinary evaluation team; Assists students with conflict resolution and anger management; Trains school personnel and parents (if necessary) on the recommended interventions; Provides consultation regarding school law and school policy including IDEA and Section 504; Conducts assessments of students' adaptive behavior skills; Documents treatment and maintains records required to enable billing for services; Conducts psycho-social assessments; Collects data and coordinates triennial re-evaluations; Completes psycho-social on all initial cases; Requests medical records and outside evaluations when necessary; Completes Behavior Assessments for children when necessary; Provides crisis intervention, counseling services, and the coordination of provided services from various support agencies; Participates in self-developmental activities such as active membership in professional organizations and attendance at conventions, etc., whenever possible; Promotes the educational process as evidenced by the sharing of ideas and materials with other staff members; Uses available means to keep abreast of trends, techniques, and teaching strategist as evidenced by methods employed; Cooperates with parents and agencies for educationally related purposes as required when requested.

Educational BackgroundMaster's degree in Social Work and current licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker(LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Louisiana.

Those licensed at the LMSW level must meet all requirements in the Social Work Practice Act to be in pursuit of the LCSW within agreed upon timelines; Qualified School Social Work Certification through the Louisiana Department of Education (preferred)

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities RequiredAt least three years of work experience in the field of Social Work; At least two years in a school setting preferred; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Computer skills including word processing, internet usage, spreadsheets and databases; Knowledge of community stakeholders involved in this initiative; Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills; Proficient in office software; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies; The ability to keep concise records and handle sensitive information with discretion; The ability to work with a diversity of individuals and groups; The ability to adapt to changing work priorities and maintain flexible working hours.

$50,000 - $82,059 a yearSalaries begin at:
$50,000 for uncertified teachers $57,500 for certified teachers + $1,600 board stipendSalaries are determined by educational background and/or relevant years of experience.
Work EnvironmentListed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.)

part of the workday;

• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely;
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely;
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;
• Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.

Performance EvaluationThe employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods:
via COMPASS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS to ensure renewal of certification.

EEOC StatementNOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.