School Social Worker- Special ED

Bridgeport Public Schools•Bridgeport, CT

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About The Position

The School Social Worker is responsible for providing school social work services to diverse student populations whose behavior interferes with educational performance.

Requirements

Certification as a School Social Worker (071).
A master's degree in the area of Social Work.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

experience in urban setting.
knowledge of Special Education.

Responsibilities

Performs counseling services to students with diverse issues.
Performs direct service to students that present with behavioral issues.
Confers with students individually, within the classroom setting or in groups.
Establishes and maintaining professional relationships with school personnel and professional in the community.
Assesses and interprets mental health, environmental and socio-economic issues.
Determines appropriate level of service to meet adaptive needs of students.
Provides feedback to school staff regarding student behavioral functioning.
Assists in the development and implementation of comprehensive behavioral plans for students.
Selects or develops goals specific to student needs.
Participates in IEP/PPT meetings and consults regarding the compilation of documentation for student records.
Attendance at selective professional development conferences/seminars to further enhance professional knowledge.
Collaborates with administrators, teachers, parents, agencies, and paraprofessionals in planning to meet the needs of individual students.
Maintains accurate and complete records.
Motivates and reinforce positive student behavior.
Establishes and maintain procedures and routines.
Makes constructive use of resources.
Provides consultation and support to school personnel in dealing with problematic behavior.
Assists parents/guardians in gaining a better understanding of student's strengths and weaknesses.
Provides support to parents.
Helps parents understand the need for special programs, special education, counseling or other educational services.
Acts as an advocate for students, families and community agencies.
Serves as a liaison between schools, families and community providers.
Enables students to cope more successfully with school, home and environmental stressors.
Models good attendance and punctuality.
Other duties as directed by the Director of School Social Work.