POUN0226020-0000
2022-05-30T00:00:00
2022-08-25T00:00:00
ANTICIPATED CERTIFIED SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER DISTRICTWIDE APPLICATIONIn addition to OLAS, Candidates must complete an application available to print through the Human Resources Tab at www.poughkeepsieschools.org QUALIFICATIONS:New York State Certification requiredCandidate must be a licensed Clinical Social Worker DUTIES:The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD.To provide quality educational experiences that guarantee student development, interprets, and transmit ideas effectively. Key objectives are: mastery of subject matter, skill development, formation of positive attitudes, problem-solving, active participation and good citizenship. Work closely with parents in guiding the growth and development of students.Participating in special education assessment meetings as well as individual Educational Planning Meetings.Working with those problems in a child’s living situation that affect the child’s adjustment in school. (home, school, and community)Preparing a social or developmental history on a child with a disability.Counseling (group, individual and/or family)Mobilizing family, school, and community resources to enable the child to learn as effectively as possible in his or her educational program.Assisting in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies.Providing crisis intervention.Developing intervention strategies to increase academic success.Assisting with conflict resolution and anger management.Helping the child develop appropriate social interaction skills.Assisting the child in understanding and accepting self and others. Working with parents to facilitate their support in their children’s school adjustment.Assisting parents to access programs available to students with special needs.Providing direct support to staff.Developing staff in-service training programs.Assessing students with mental health concerns.Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.APPOINTMENT:Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.SALARY: In accordance with the PPSTA contract.FINAL DATEFOR FILING: Open until filledSEND LETTER OF INTEREST &RESUMÈhttps://olasjobs.org/hroffice@poughkeepsieschools.org Dr. Timothy Wade Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services 18 South Perry Street Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.
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