Mental Health Professional

Job Title: K12 SchoolMental Health Porfessional
Location: Norwood Public Schools
Reports To: Building Principal and Director of Student Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Type: Full-Time School Year

Job Summary:

The K12 School Social Worker supports the academic social and emotional development of all students by providing targeted services interventions and support to students families and staff. The social worker will lead social-emotional learning (SEL) instruction in Pre-K5 classrooms weekly and work closely with students receiving special education addition the role may include teaching a class at the elementary or secondary leveland facilitating professional development for staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL):
  
  
• Deliver weekly SEL instruction in all Pre-K5 classrooms to promote self-awareness emotional regulation problem-solving and peer relationships.

• Provide advanced communication to parents regarding weekly SEL lesson topics through school-approved channels (newsletter email or classroom communication tools).
  
  
  

• Student Support Services:
  
  
• Provide individual and small group support for students in Pre-K12 based on academic behavioral or emotional needs.
  
  
• Prioritize weekly meetings with students on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) 504s or behavior plans to meet specific service requirements.
  
  
• Follow the semester schedule created by the admin to ensure you are creating a routine in classrooms and meeting times with students.

• Create and maintain notes of student sessions and submit to administration ensuring alignment with each students academic schedule.

• Maintain open supportive and professional communication with teaching staff regarding student needs and progress as appropriate.
  
  
• Provide weekly documentation to administration detailing student meetings (names dates times purpose).
  
  

• Team Collaboration:
  
  
• Serve as an active member of the Response to Intervention (RTI) teams.
  
  
• Attend and contribute to all RTI meetings and required Friday Workdays.
  
  
• Attend IEP meetings if needed and collaborate with special education staff to ensure social-emotional goals are met.
  
  
• Specialized Instruction:
  
  
• May be required to teach or assist with an elementary or secondary level class integrating SEL and problem-solving skills with STEM content.
  
  
• Staff Development and Training:
  
  
• Provide Safety Care training to designated staff members to ensure safe supportive responses to student behavior.
  
  
• Crisis Response:
  
  
• Assist in crisis intervention student safety planning and referrals to community services as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate flexibility to assist with class coverage supervision and other school duties as needed including during staff shortages or school-wide events.
  
  
• Actively participate in school functions student activities and professional development opportunities to support the overall school climate and culture.
  
  

Parent Contact & Communication:

• Maintain regular professional communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress and concerns.
  
  
• All parent contact must be documented with date time and summary of the interaction.
  
  
• Administration must be advised of any planned parent contact prior to communication (including phone calls emails or meetings).
  
  
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to ensure communication aligns with school expectations and protocols.
  
  
• Provide follow-up notes or summaries of parent interactions to school administration.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited university (Official transcripts required)
  
  
• Current licensure/certification as a School Social Worker or equivalent as required by state law
  
  
• Strong knowledge of child development trauma-informed practices and SEL
  
  
• Experience in working with students with IEPs and behavior intervention plans
  
  
• Ability to manage and document caseload with clarity confidentiality and timeliness
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching or supporting in an elementary or secondary setting
  
  
• Certified Safety Care Trainer (or willingness to be certified)
  
  
• Previous experience working in a Pre-K12 school setting
  
  

Work Schedule & Expectations:

• Full-time during the school year calendar
  
  
• Weekly SEL lessons in each Pre-K5 class
  
  
• Weekly submission of service documentation
  
  
• Regular meetings with IEP students as a top priority
  
  
• Participation in RTI meetings and all Friday workdays
  
  
• Flexibility to adjust schedule based on student and school needs
  
  

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority