School Social Worker/School Counselor - Sycamore Canyon - Temporary position for 2026-2027

Santee School District•Santee, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Pupil Services and the Collaborative Coordinator, in cooperation with school principals, the School Social Worker/School Counselor provides district-wide support for family support services; assistance to schools for students who are identified to be “at-risk” for school failure without additional intervention; and provides services including home visits, conferencing, classroom demonstrations, referral to outside agencies, individual and group counseling, parent education, and staff in-service training.

Requirements

A Master’s Degree in Social Work Counseling is required.
A K-12 Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) in School Social Work and/or Child Welfare and Attendance credential is required.
Possess California drivers license and use of own vehicle is required.
Be flexible
Use computer and other office equipment to communicate, document and report.
Demonstrate qualities of initiative, dependability, resourcefulness and industry.
Be proactive and work well with others.
Accept suggestions from colleagues and takes positive action in light of such suggestions.
Communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and resource agencies of varied cultural and educational backgrounds.
Communicate effectively in written form.
Provide direction to others and make independent judgments.
Keep and maintain accurate records.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills desirable.
Two years professional experience after earning Master’s Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists school sites in developing a safe and positive learning environment that enhance student success in school.
Assists school sites with “at-risk” student referral developing plans or services, and/or making recommendations.
Assists site administrators in planning and modifying student support services for identified students.
Collaborates with teachers and administrators, in communicating with parents and students who demonstrate early warning signs of being or becoming “at-risk” for school failure.
Works cooperatively with School Study Team.
Cooperatively works with the District Crisis Team for the purpose of providing assistance to schools during crisis interventions and makes appropriate referrals to agencies and services.
Collaborates with teachers for in class and outside classroom support to students and their families.
Participates in school community activities.
Works with school teams, parents and students to develop behavior support plans to address behaviors interfering with school success.
Works with school staff/teams to support school-wide and district-wide school discipline/environment programs.
Assists staff in addressing truancy/attendance issues negatively impacting student success.
Provides input to disciplinary proceedings as needed.
Assists families to help their children to understand their aptitudes, interests, attitudes, abilities, and opportunities for self-fulfillment.
Works with families of children who experience difficulties adjusting to the school environment.
Assists the families of children who have reoccurring behavioral problems to provide resources that address the issues.
Helps parents to understand their children through individual conferences at school or within the home as needed.
Provides parent education and staff in-service training on developing strategies for productive, responsible students with positive outlooks.
Identifies resources in the community and makes appropriate referrals to provide support to students and families.
Provides counseling and educational services to individual and groups of students.
Provides direction and support to students participating in student leadership activities, peer mediation, student conflict resolution, etc. to support positive school environment.
Assists in monitoring and follow-up of “at-risk” students to enhancing student success in school.
Provides classroom lessons on topics such as self-esteem, social skills, responsibility, coping, making wise choices, respecting others, study skills, career development ensuring successful participation in the academic program.
Coordinates and provides counseling and other intervention activities for students and families.
Provides direct counseling intervention (individual, group) for students.
Provides support activities to students and families to ensure successful participation in the academic program.
Keeps informed of local, state, and federal legislation relating to the welfare of school age children.
Seeks and takes opportunities to better him/her professionally via in-service and inter-agency meetings, conferences, seminars, classes, and other avenues for self-improvement.
Follows up on suspected neglect and/or child abuse cases.
Adheres to professional ethics.
Uses vocabulary suitable to the development level of the pupils.
Ensures that program reflects the philosophy of the District.
Presents thoughts in a manner that is clearly understood.
Works collaboratively with school counseling university programs and interns.
Supervises paraprofessionals/interns, attends training as required and completes reports as assigned.
Gathers data and completes reports to help determine effectiveness of counseling/social work programs/interventions.
Serves on district committees as assigned.
Assumes other assigned responsibilities.
Plan and provide a comprehensive guidance program that meets the needs of all students that adheres to national American School Counseling Association Standards (ASCA)
Keeps informed on the content and status of current legislation that relates to ASCA Standards.
Prepares documentation (i.e. evaluations, observations, records, progress, contacts with parents, teachers and outside professionals, Medi-Cal claim reports, etc.