Long Term Substitute- Social Worker
West Hartford Public Schools · West Hartford, CT · 4 wk ago
OTHRFull-time
Long-term substitute assignment at Conard High School, anticipated to end October 1, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Performs casework services with students and parents to encourage parental understanding of, and participation in, overcoming social issues to maximize the educational experience of the student.
- Coordinates with professional team to observe, track and develop behavioral intervention strategies.
- Assists in the development of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans, performs fidelity checks thereafter.
- Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' behavior management plans.
- Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.
- Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.
- Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Engages family in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Requirements
- Certification (071) is preferred, but not required.
- Current resume, transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation dated within the last 365 days.
Pay
Negotiable per the teacher's salary schedule.