School Social Worker 2026-27 Ronald Reagan

SUMMARY:

To act as a resource for students and staff members with the objective of helping students overcome problems that impede their learning; to assist students in making educational occupational and life plans that hold promise for their personal fulfillment as mature and responsible men and women.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSEssential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following representative duties knowledge and skills.This list is ILLUSTRATIVEONLY andis not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employeesare required tobe in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in jobdescriptions butare an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilitiesmayinclude but are not limited to the following

1. Provide short-term individual small-group counseling services and crisis intervention to address specific student issues (health behavior family emotion academic achievement etc.)
2. Collaborate with teachers and parents to provide support and encouragement to discover understanding and methods for effective relating and responding to children.
3. Assistadministrators and teachers in developing and implementing educational programs intervention programs and crisis response/postvention plans for academic achievement.
4. Develop and deliver in-service Professional Development opportunities and community/parent workshops around data-driven and campus-relevant topic.
5. Maximize access to school-based and community-based resources.
6. Promote a school climate and culture conducive to learning and teaching excellence.
7. Provideproblem-solving strategies andcounseling to students who are regularly tardy absent or have disciplineconcerns.
8. Implement multi-tiersystems of support programsand practices.
9. Participate in quarterly school safety assessment and prevention team meetings and required trainings.
10. Ensureequitableaccess for all students toparticipatefully in the educational process.
11. Perform other related duties as required by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Training and Experience Guidelines

• Masters Degree

• Valid Arizona certification in School Social Work.

PREFERRED

• Previoussuccessful teaching or counseling/social work experience.

Knowledge of:

• District and Department policies andprocedures;

• Working knowledge of fundamental operations of relevant software and other equipment.

• Pertinent localstateand federal laws ordinances codes and rules.

Skill in:

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Use of computers and technology to include but not limited to email internet MicrosoftOfficeor equivalent software.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid Arizona certification in School Social Work

A valid State Drivers License may berequired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed throughout the district and in a standard office environment.

Positions in this class typicallyrequire:use of hands talking hearingseeingand repetitive position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with public and staff.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

EVALUATION:

Evaluation of this position will be performed by the Building Principalin accordance withthe Boards policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

R13393

188 days

Required Experience:

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