School Social WorkerIntegrated Student Support Specialist

Position Title

Social Worker / Integrated Student Support Specialist

District

McKeesport Area School District (MASD)
EOE

Position Type

Full-Time

Grades Served

All Grades (PK12)
May include targeted assignments for grades 68 or 712 based on district needs

Certifications Required

Any of the following Pennsylvania certifications or licenses are acceptable:

• Elementary & Secondary School Counselor PK12 Specialist (issued on or after 9/1/2013)

• School Counselor K12

• Home and School Visitor K12

• Home and School Visitor PK12 Specialist

• School Social Worker PK12 Specialist

• Social Emotional and Behavioral Wellness of PK12 Students (Endorsement)

Special Education Required: No

Position Summary

The Social Worker / Integrated Student Support Specialist plays a critical role in supporting students academic behavioral and social-emotional success through school-based interventions and strong homeschoolcommunity partnerships. This position provides direct student services coordinates Section 504 Plans and connects families with internal and external resources to ensure equitable access to support.

Key Responsibilities

Student Services & Support

• Provide regular individual check-ins for students requiring social emotional or behavioral support.

• Design implement and facilitate counseling groups (e.g. social skills anger management trauma response self-regulation attendance grief).

• Collaborate with school-based teams to identify students in need of targeted or intensive interventions.

504 Plan Case Management

• Serve as the case manager for students with Section 504 Plans.

• Coordinate evaluations accommodation planning annual reviews and implementation in compliance with state and federal law.

• Consult with teachers and staff to support effective delivery of accommodations.

Family & Community Engagement

• Conduct home visits to support attendance family communication crisis response and wraparound planning.

• Engage families in collaborative problem-solving to reduce barriers to student success.

• Serve as a liaison to community agencies and external service providers (mental health housing medical etc.).

MTSS Participation

• Participate in Tier 2 and Tier 3 MTSS processes including attendance behavior and emotional wellness teams.

• Assist in developing and monitoring attendance improvement plans and behavioral support plans.

• Document interventions and monitor student response to supports.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate confidential records of services provided including check-ins groups 504 meetings and home visits.

• Track service data and outcomes for planning and program evaluation.

• Ensure compliance with district state and federal regulations including mandated reporting and student privacy requirements.

Professional Development & School Capacity Building

• Support staff learning related to trauma-informed practices restorative approaches student engagement and cultural responsiveness.

• Contribute to initiatives focused on improving school climate and student wellness.

Qualifications

Required

• Masters degree in Social Work Counseling School Psychology or a related field

• Valid Pennsylvania Educational Specialist certification or PA professional licensure (LSW LCSW LPC or equivalent)

• Experience with student case management counseling services and 504 Plan coordination

• Knowledge of Pennsylvania laws related to 504 Plans school attendance and child welfare

• Valid Pennsylvania drivers license and reliable transportation

Preferred

• Bilingual proficiency

• Experience in public K12 educational settings

• Familiarity with MTSS frameworks trauma-informed care and culturally sustaining practices

Competencies Tools & Technologies

• Counseling

• Google Classroom

• Time Management

• Zoom

Required Experience:

IC