Social Worker (part time)

TITLE: School Social WorkerQUALIFICATIONS:1. School Social Worker Certification Granted by the Rhode Island Department ofEducation2. Experience as a Social Worker working with school-aged students and familiesREPORTS TO: Director of Pupil Personnel/Building AdministratorJOB GOAL: To support the academic achievement social/behavioral skills and emotionalwell-being of Barrington QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrate expertise in the areas of mental health andsocial/emotional/behavioral development through direct service to students coachingconsulting and RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER:1. Adheres to federal and state special education regulations.2. Communicates high and clear expectations for students.3. Conducts social assessments to assist special education teams in decision-makingshares findings with key stakeholders and interprets assessment data in order tounderstand the family biological and developmental issues that impact studentperformance.4. Develops with colleagues appropriate academic behavioral and social/emotional goalsfor students.5. Conducts risk screenings and supports district with crisis intervention.6. Provides consultation and training to teachers and administrators regarding the mentalhealth and social/emotional/behavioral well-being of their students.7. Communicates regularly with students and parents regarding the students academicbehavioral/social/emotional status; communicates immediately when there are urgentconcerns.8. Collaborates with community providers and agencies to coordinate supports forstudents and families.9. Makes referrals to existing community resources and provides follow-up services.10. Functions as a liaison with school community family and student when indicated to linkschool and community services.11. Serves as a member of Evaluation 504 and IEP Teams.12. Actively participates and serves on general education problem-solving teams.13. Provides direct student services including individual and small group counselingbehavior intervention support and crisis Barrington Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed national or ethnic origin gender religiondisability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression citizenship or status as a disabled veteran or past or presenthonorable military service with respect to access to the provision of or employment in its educational services programs andactivities including admissions athletics and other district programs. BPS 4.3.201914. Assists in the collection and analysis of data at the district and building level.15. Attends professional development workshops and conferences.16. Communicates regularly with the Director of Pupil Personnel.17. Demonstrates solid knowledge of the RI Social and Emotional Learning Standards.18. Follows school policy and procedures respecting the boundaries of professionalresponsibilities when working with students colleagues and families.19. Exhibits attributes of reliable attendance promptness dependability and professionalethics; Uses effective communication skills with students colleagues families andrelated agencies (spoken written and nonverbal); Completes all requested formsreports and data collections in an accurate and timely manner; Performs the functionsof the position in accordance with the: National Association Social Workers (NASW)Standards; RI Professional Code of Conduct; and all laws regulations school districtpolicies directives the mission of the district school-based plans and administrativepriorities / requests.20. Performs other duties as may be assigned and/or necessary to perform the functions ofthe CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Theemployee is regularly required to operate a keyboard to view a computer screen and to sit orstand for extended periods of time. Required vision abilities include close vision and the abilityto adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to bend stoop kneel reach with hands andarms grasp and manipulate large and small items. The employee is also required to move fromlocation to location lift items weighing up to 30 pounds and drive a vehicle. Communicationrequirements include the ability to hear and respond to voice and other sounds in small andlarge settings with background noise and to present information orally and in ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential OF EMPLOYMENT: Length of the contract to be determined by the : Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the SchoolCommittee policy on evaluation of teaching support Barringtons commitment to diversity and to foster inclusion respect and equity ineducation the successful candidate will be selected from a diverse pool of will be given to candidates who articulate their commitment to valuing inclusivitydiversity and belonging.