Social Worker

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in the evaluation, classification, and placement of all students with special needs
• Absess students in terms of personal and family history, socio-economic, and cultural differences
• Evaluate the configuration of factors within the home, community, and school as related to a student's current social and academic adjustment
• Interpret the implications of significant social findings as a member of the child study team, and participate in educational planning for exceptional students
• Observe students in the classroom and/or on the playground
• Interview students as appropriate
• Observe children in special education classes on an ongoing basis
• Plan home visits or office interviews with family members to assess past and present history and development as well as family dynamics and interactions that are relevant to the student's adjustment
• Maintain an ongoing relationship with families for the purposes of sharing information regarding educational planning and programming for the student, assisting the family in utilizing appropriate community resources, and providing counseling to family members and students to facilitate social adjustment
• Initiate, facilitate, and maintain liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet students’ special needs, and refer parents and children to agencies when appropriate
• Consult with the administration and staff regarding social adjustment factors of students in schools, at home, and in the community
• Counsel groups of students and parents regarding social adjustment problems
• Assist in coordinating, developing, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of individualized education plans
• Attend and participate in meetings as deemed necessary and consistent with the needs of the district
• Serve as a case manager, as assigned, and maintain appropriate case records
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information in student files
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development by such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, membership in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications
• Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education
• Adhere to the Statement of Public Policy and Code of Professional Conduct for social workers
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

• Holds a Pupil Personnel Services Certificate with a School Social Worker endorsement
• Minimum experience working with families and community health and social services agencies as determined by the Board
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions