Social Worker - 3 positions (26/27 SY) - JOB# 4383 - MODIFIED - EXTENDED

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY

POSITION TITLE:  Social Worker

ASSIGNMENT:  Social Worker - Student Services

ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Prefer candidates with school based experience.

PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participates in planning, developing and evaluation of programs and/or service to students
2. Participates in Child Study/Collaborative Problem Solving and IEP committees as needed to help meet the needs of identified students
3. Establishes long and short range plans based on student needs, District, State and Federal requirements
4. Plans, prepares, and utilizes appropriate intervention and integrated strategies that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences
5. Assists in preparing for changing curriculum and service needs
6. Prepares and maintains records as required
7. Writes and maintains social work/advocacy services reports pertaining to referrals for special programs
8. Demonstrates organizational skills by using time efficiently and effectively
9. Develops and maintains a directory of service agencies and specific contacts available to students and their families
10. Assists in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy
11. Assists in the early identification of students school related problems
12. Prepares and interprets social and developmental histories and assessments
13. Participates in evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and services
14. Observes and interviews children in school and/or home settings, individually and in groups for evaluative and remedial purposes
15. Reviews periodically the comprehensive assessment records, IEPs and cumulative records of assigned student
16. Accesses student records on a need-to-know basis and protects their confidentiality
17. Serves as liaison between home and school to obtain, share, clarify, and coordinate information
18. Helps families understand and accept services from other community agencies when such specialized assistance is necessary
19. Helps ensure participation of parents in school conferences affecting their children through home visits, telephone contact, correspondence, and other means
20. Helps ensure parents understanding of decisions, procedures, and meetings affecting their children
21. Suggests intervention strategies for teachers to use with students
22. Works cooperatively with appropriate community health, education, and welfare resources, sharing, obtaining and coordinating information, reports, recommendations, and activities for maximum use of all resources
23. Helps to improve students attendance at school, which may include coordinating services with Children and Family Services, school office staff, parents and students
24. Provides individual and group counseling with children and parents when necessary
25. Confers regularly with principals, teachers, other student service disciplines, and school specialists regarding children with learning and behavior problems
26. Utilizes effective consultative behaviors with parents, school staff, and teachers about ways to facilitate the learning and adjustment of students
27. Enlists the cooperation of parents in examining the family situation and together evaluates the strengths and problem areas
28. Interprets education policies, programs and procedures related to social work services/advocacy
29. Communicates effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents and community service agencies
30. Initiates and/or participates in in-service training, studies and research relevant to social work/advocacy provided to schools
31. Demonstrates professional growth and continuous improvement of professional knowledge and skills
32. Assists others in acquiring knowledge and understanding of social work services/advocacy
33. Conducts a personal assessment periodically to determine professional growth needs
34. Participates in district sponsored professional development programs
35. Acts in a professional and ethical manner and adheres at all times to the professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct
36. Supports district and local school improvement initiatives, services and programs
37. Contributes to the overall district and school mission by supporting various school committees, services, and programs
38. Shares experience and new learning by mentoring new colleagues
39. Conducts social work services program in a manner which ensures that student growth/achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area and/or student program classification

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Other duties as assigned by supervising administrator

TERM: 

Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process

APPRAISAL:

Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies

PAY GRADE:

According to the School Board of Highlands County Instructional Salary Schedule

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.

APA Approved 7/28/2015
Amended Responsibilities 10/08/2015
Modified 6/28/2016
APA Approved 9/15/2020
Amended Minimum Qualifications 9/20/2021
Modified 10/05/2021
APA Approved 01/11/2022

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:

All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:

1. Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the job
2. Ability to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general public
3. Habits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environment
4. Willingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settings
5. Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writing
6. Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
7. Ability to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasks
8. Willingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functions
9. Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity
10. Willingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
ballc@highlands.k12.fl.us

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