Social Worker SRMS

Liberal Public Schools is seeking a compassionate collaborative and student-centered Social Worker to join our team. We are looking for a dedicated professional who is passionate about supporting students and families by removing barriers to learning strengthening school-family partnerships and connecting families with resources that promote student success.

Social Worker provides direct and indirect therapeutic services while serving as a vital connection between students families schools and community agencies. The successful candidate will collaborate with educators administrators and families to support students academic social emotional and behavioral well-being while ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities and community services.

Why Liberal Public Schools

At Liberal Public Schools we know every students success depends on strong partnerships between schools families and the community. We are committed to supporting our staff through collaborative leadership ongoing professional learning and opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.

As a diverse bilingual Title I district youll work alongside dedicated professionals who believe every student deserves a safe supportive and inclusive learning environment where they can thrive academically socially and emotionally.

• Up to a $5000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates
• Competitive salary based on education and experience
• Comprehensive health dental vision life insurance and retirement benefits
• Participation in the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) if applicable
• Paid personal and sick leave
• Ongoing professional development and specialized training opportunities
• Collaborative Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
• Opportunities for leadership and career advancement
• A welcoming diverse school community dedicated to student success

• Collaborate with administrators Parent Coordinators teachers counselors and other staff to ensure students have access to a free and appropriate public education and the support services needed for success.
• Identify home school and community factors that may impact a students academic achievement attendance behavior and overall well-being.
• Provide direct and indirect therapeutic services to students and families through individual group and family interventions.
• Apply professional social work knowledge and skills to support students educational social emotional and behavioral development.
• Connect students and families with school and community resources that address barriers to learning and improve student outcomes.
• Collaborate with families educators and community agencies to develop coordinated support plans that maximize student success.
• Serve as a consultant and active member of Student Intervention Teams (SIT) MTSS teams and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide time-limited intervention services for students receiving general education supports.
• Maintain accurate documentation case records and reports while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with all applicable laws and district policies.
• Represent Liberal Public Schools on community organizations district committees and collaborative partnerships as assigned.
• Participate in professional development including specialized training such as Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) when assigned.
• Support district initiatives that strengthen family engagement student wellness and equitable access to services.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Superintendent.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current and valid Kansas Social Work license issued by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB).
• Knowledge of child development family systems crisis intervention trauma-informed practices and community resources.
• Strong communication collaboration organization and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to supporting equitable educational opportunities and positive outcomes for all students.

• Previous experience providing school-based social work services.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community agencies.
• Knowledge of MTSS Student Intervention Teams (SIT) and special education processes.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse families.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

The employee must be able to travel between district buildings conduct home visits when appropriate sit stand walk bend reach and occasionally lift materials necessary to perform job responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary benefits and work calendar are established in accordance with the negotiated Professional Agreement and approved by the USD 480 Board of Education.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the USD 480 Board of Education.

Liberal Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal or Kansas law.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties responsibilities or qualifications. Employees may be assigned other duties as needed.