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2024-10-22T00:00:00
The Elementary Special Education Social Worker will provide comprehensive social-emotional support services to students with disabilities. This professional will collaborate with educators, families, and other support staff to ensure the academic, emotional, and social success of students in the special education program. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in advocating for students, conducting assessments, developing intervention strategies, and fostering an inclusive, supportive school environment.Key Responsibilities: Student Support: Provide individual and group counseling services to students with disabilities, focusing on emotional regulation, social skills, coping mechanisms, and behavioral management. Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify social, emotional, and environmental issues that may affect a student's learning process. Develop and implement individualized intervention plans based on student needs in collaboration with the special education team. Collaboration: Collaborate with teachers, school counselors, psychologists, speech therapists, and other professionals to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and ensure the social-emotional needs of students are integrated into their academic plans. Serve as a liaison between the school, families, and community services, providing resources, referrals, and advocacy as needed. Attend and participate in IEP meetings, providing insights on student behavior, social-emotional development, and necessary interventions. Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate crisis intervention services to students in need, including support during traumatic events or significant behavioral challenges. Assist in the development of behavior intervention plans (BIPs) for students demonstrating challenging behaviors that impede learning. Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including case notes, progress reports, and any required compliance-related paperwork for special education services. Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).Qualifications: Education: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution. Certification/Licensure: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification required. School Social Worker certification preferred. Experience: Experience working with elementary-aged children in a school or special education setting is strongly preferred. Skills: Strong understanding of child development, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed care. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively with students, families, staff, and external agencies. Knowledge of special education laws and processes, particularly IEP and BIP development.Additional Information: This position may require travel between schools within the district. Other duties as assigned by the Administrator for Student Empowerment and Success Job specification subject to change as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent of SchoolsTerms of Employment: Ten (10) months, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification required. School Social Worker certification also required.Watertown Education Association (WEA)-affiliated positionThis position is a grant funded non-tenured term appointment.
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Watertown City School District
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