School Social Worker (.50)
School Social Worker (.50)
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Job Title: School Social Worker (.50)Reports To: Building Administrator/Director of Student ServicesQUALIFICATIONS:MUST be currently certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) as a School School Social WorkerIn accordance with Rhode Islands Right to Read Act all educators must demonstrate awareness of and/or proficiency in the Science of Reading. Preferred candidates will have completed an approved Right to Read training program or possess current certification of proficiency or awareness. If not already trained the selected candidate must demonstrate a willingness to complete approved training within their first year of SUMMARY:The position of school social worker is to provide school social work services to and on behalf of students in addition to collaborating with school staff and community agencies in order to maximize overall participation and independence in the school setting. The school social worker may function as a member of the Evaluation Team IEP team Crisis Intervention Team and RTI/MTSS Team. The school social worker offers social skill and emotional development through either direct contact with students families or consultation with other DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Adheres to the policies of the Portsmouth School Department2 Adheres to special education policies and completes relevant paperwork3. Attends and actively contributes to 504 RTI/MTSS and special education meetings4. Promotes the attainment of the Districts mission vision and strategic plan5 Displays strong and deep knowledge of subject matter content6. Understands how knowledge is constructed within the current research-based best instructional practices and strategies to help students access the curriculum8. Communicates high and clear expectations for students9. Integrates technology to more effectively deliver school psychology services10. Promotes deep understanding of content by addressing unique learning styles and assists teams and teachers in adapting instruction to meet the needs of all students11. Assists teams in designing and implementing Individual Educational plans to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities with colleagues appropriate academic behavioral and social/emotional goals for students13. Promotes and utilizes positive behavioral supports14. Conducts social histories and formal student observations to assist special education teams in decision-making shares findings with key stakeholders and interprets assessment data in order to understand the academic biological and developmental issues that impact student performance.15. Function as a liaison with school community family and student when indicated to link school and community services16. Collaborates with outside providers and agencies to coordinate supports to students and families17. Actively supports and assists RTI/MTSS teams in adhering to a problem-solving model during meetings assists in the selection of evidence-based interventions and helps teams design a plan to monitor student progress18. Uses student data in treatment/intervention design and adjusts service delivery based on results of ongoing progress monitoring19. Collaborates and consults with staff parents administration and the school community in providing information about the developmental stages of children and adolescents linking this knowledge to how various social-emotional environmental biological cultural and experiential variables can impact student achievement20. Provides direct student service including but not limited to individual counseling group skills instruction behavioral intervention support and crisis intervention21. Develops implements and evaluates prevention and intervention programs based on the recognized factors that are precursors to learning and behavioral difficulties22. Communicates regularly with students and parents regarding the students academic behavioral social and emotional status; communicates immediately with both when there are concerns23. Makes referrals to existing community resources and provide follow-up services.24. Serves as a resource to building-level staff and administrators regarding the behavioral and social/emotional well-being of responsibility for personal professional growth26. Other duties as assigned by the Building Administrator or Director of Student ServicesSKILLS REQUIRED:1. Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals test data technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups staff parents and the general to calculate figures and amounts.3. Ability to utilize current technology for communication data analysis and access to research and instruction.4. Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and school committee policies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:1. Communicate and detect information at levels to be able to make presentations and exchange information in person and on the telephone 2. Express oneself so others will be able to clearly understand 3. Constantly operate a computer keyboard and manipulate paper 4. Detect determine perceive and identify documentation and reports and to observe students 5. Able to meet multiple demands from several people and meet deadlines with severe time constraints 6. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time in both indoor and outdoor environments and possible move and traverse in order to maintain a safe learning environment 7. Stamina to work irregular or extended hours to include a full day and then attending meetings or supervising evening events 8. Work at a desk conference table small student classroom table or in meetings in various configurations 9. Position self to be able to retrieve items overhead above the shoulders and and transport moderately heavy objects TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: NEAP Teacher ContractEVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the RI Model Educator Evaluation & Support System. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS:Demonstrated proficiency with PC-based computer applications Google Suite Microsoft Office applications email Web applications and industry-specific technology.
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