Substitute School Social Worker or School Counselor
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
School Counselor or Social Work Substitute
AFIA is seeking a long-term substitute to fulfill the role of school counselor or school social worker.
Dates: April 1 2026 - May 22 2026
Interested social work applicants who are interested in a permanent full-time position can apply here: Academy for Integrated Arts (AFIA) is an innovative arts integrated school. Our school community is reflective dedicated and caring. The unique vision of AFIA embraces arts instruction integrated into the core curriculum as a meaningful part of what students do every day. Additionally instruction is from a strong constructivist viewpoint and is delivered with developmentally appropriate practices. AFIA is a true learning community as everyone in the building from students to staff engage in reflective meaningful learning on a daily basis. To learn more go to .
Position Overview
AFIA is seeking a compassionate flexible and student-centered school counselor or social worker substitute to support our school community for the remainder of the school year. The substitute counselor or social worker will play a critical role in supporting student well-being responding to immediate needs and collaborating with staff and families to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Student Support & Crisis Intervention
- Provide direct support to students experiencing social-emotional or behavioral challenges
- Respond to student crisis and safety concerns using trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate practices
- Support students with regulation coping strategies and problem-solving skills
Collaboration
- Work closely with administrators teachers and support staff to address student needs
- Communicate and collaborate with families to support student success
- Participate in team meetings and student support discussions as needed
Restorative Practices
- Facilitate restorative conversations and conflict resolution between students when harm occurs
- Support accountability empathy and relationship repair through restorative approaches
- Reinforce a positive inclusive school culture grounded in respect and responsibility
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation including counseling notes and incident reports
- Ensure compliance with school policies confidentiality standards and required procedures
General School Counseling Responsibilities
- Support school-wide social-emotional learning efforts as needed
- Serve as a trusted adult and advocate for students
- Uphold the mission values and expectations of Academy for Integrated Arts
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work School Counseling or a closely related field or current enrollment in a school counseling or social work program
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Please reach out to Executive Director Tricia DeGraff () with questions
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Management
- Behavioral Health
- Classroom Experience
- Mediation Experience
- Special Education
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Experience with Children
- Public Speaking
- Word Processing
About Company
Academy for Integrated Arts - Kansas City Charter School. AFIA is a tuition-free charter school that serves pre-K through 6th-grade students in the Kansas City Public School district.
