School Social Worker- Special ED

School Year

Bridgeport Public Schools

Human Resources Department

45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324

Bridgeport, CT

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER- SPECIAL ED

STEP/SALARY RANGE: MA - 6TH YEAR / $53, $105,070.00*

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

The School Social Worker is responsible for providing school social work services to diverse student populations whose behavior interferes with educational performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs counseling services to students with diverse issues.
• Performs direct service to students that present with behavioral issues.
• Confers with students individually, within the classroom setting or in groups.
• Establishes and maintaining professional relationships with school personnel and professional in the community.
• Assesses and interprets mental health, environmental and socio-economic issues.
• Determines appropriate level of service to meet adaptive needs of students.
• Provides feedback to school staff regarding student behavioral functioning.
• Assists in the development and implementation of comprehensive behavioral plans for students.
• Selects or develops goals specific to student needs.
• Participates in IEP/PPT meetings and consults regarding the compilation of documentation for student records.
• Attendance at selective professional development conferences/seminars to further enhance professional knowledge.
• Collaborates with administrators, teachers, parents, agencies, and paraprofessionals in planning to meet the needs of individual students.
• Maintains accurate and complete records.
• Motivates and reinforce positive student behavior.
• Establishes and maintain procedures and routines.
• Makes constructive use of resources.
• Provides consultation and support to school personnel in dealing with problematic behavior.
• Assists parents/guardians in gaining a better understanding of student's strengths and weaknesses.
• Provides support to parents.
• Helps parents understand the need for special programs, special education, counseling or other educational services.
• Acts as an advocate for students, families and community agencies.
• Serves as a liaison between schools, families and community providers.
• Enables students to cope more successfully with school, home and environmental stressors.
• Models good attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties as directed by the Director of School Social Work.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification as a School Social Worker (071).
• A master's degree in the area of Social Work.
• Preferred - experience in urban setting.
• Preferred - knowledge of Special Education.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions, responsibilities, qualifications, physical, and cognitive, which comprise this position. The above is intended to be a fair representation of the "typical" demands of the position. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent.

• This position is in accordance with the Agreement between the Bridgeport Education Association (BEA) and the Bridgeport Board of Education. The salary will follow the contract and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, or learning disability, in any of its educational programs, activities or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

"The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."