School Social Worker at Landmark Academy at Reunion

National Heritage Academies•Commerce City, CO

1d•$76,035 - $91,242•Onsite

About The Position

Landmark Academy at Reunion, located in Commerce City, CO, is seeking a School Social Worker to join their team. Opened in 2007, the school serves students K-8 and offers a unique opportunity to connect passion with purpose. Landmark Academy at Reunion has consistently outperformed the local school district in reading and math on state tests since its inception. The school provides access to a best-in-class curriculum, advanced instructional tools, and a safe learning environment with security measures. It fosters a family-like culture, a fun and positive atmosphere, and is supported by an experienced leadership team offering mentoring and coaching. The school also benefits from active parent involvement.

Requirements

Hold valid licensure for the state they are working in.
Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
School Social Worker Special Services License issued by the Colorado Department of Education (CDE).
Social Worker License issued by the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
Certified School Social Work Specialist Certificate issued by the National Association of Social Workers.

Responsibilities

Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, as well as progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings.
Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, as well as monitor the students’ responses to the interventions identified.
Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers.
Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.
Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate the results to all team members in parent-friendly language.
Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.
Establish relationships with both students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning.
Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success.
Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process and collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
Provide crisis intervention services.
Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.