School Social Worker: 2026-2027 School Year

Educate Kansas • Manhattan, KS

57d

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate social worker. The school social worker plays a crucial role in providing support and assistance to individuals and families facing various challenges and crises. The primary responsibility will be to assess students' needs, develop and implement intervention plans, and coordinate connections with essential resources to improve student well-being and quality of life.

Requirements

• Meets Kansas Social Work licensing regulations.
• Masters degree in social work or higher from accredited program, required.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• All USD 383 employees must pass a background check.
• Strong commitment to providing services to students and their families in the school community.

Responsibilities

• Providing both direct and indirect services to students who meet established criteria.
• Working with staff within the building to collaborate on the needs of students and their families.
• Facilitate access to community based mental health treatment and other community services.
• Support the development of appropriate social interaction skills in cooperation with the school team.
• Provide consultation regarding parenting and mental health needs affecting the student's education.
• Assist with the utilization of community resources to strengthen the family and the student.
• Provide individual crisis intervention.
• Support students with conflict resolution, bully prevention and intervention, and suicide prevention.
• Committed to having a positive impact on youth.
• Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management.
• Open to learning and embracing the mentoring process.
• Facilitate collaborative programs with social and mental health services.
• Advocate for new and improved community/school services to meet the needs of families and students.
• Help the community system to respond effectively to each child's needs.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

Benefits

• Health Benefits Available.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Value of contributions per year- $8,772.
• For the 2026-2027 school year, USD 383 will pay the full health insurance premium for employees (Option C and Option D) and short-term disability insurance.
• Additional Benefits Available- Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Stroke Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• 11 Paid Sick Leave days and 2 Personal days.
• USD 383 makes monthly contributions to a 403(b)-retirement account for all certified and eligible employees.
• KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System): 6% monthly staff contribution. Vested after five years.
• District provided devices - iPad, laptop and/or desktop for certified staff.
• PAID COLLABORATION TIME.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time