School Social Worker - 2026-27 - Ronald Reagan
About The Position
To act as a resource for students and staff members with the objective of helping students overcome problems that impede their learning; to assist students in making educational, occupational and life plans that hold promise for their personal fulfillment as mature and responsible men and women. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide short-term individual, small-group counseling services, and crisis intervention to address specific student issues (health, behavior, family, emotion, academic achievement, etc.). Collaborate with teachers and parents to provide support and encouragement to discover understanding and methods for effective relating and responding to children. Assist administrators and teachers in developing and implementing educational programs, intervention programs, and crisis response/postvention plans for academic achievement. Develop and deliver in-service Professional Development opportunities and community/parent workshops around data-driven and campus-relevant topics. Maximize access to school-based and community-based resources. Promote a school climate and culture conducive to learning and teaching excellence. Provide problem-solving strategies and counseling to students who are regularly tardy, absent, or have discipline concerns. Implement multi-tier systems of support, programs, and practices. Participate in quarterly school safety assessment and prevention team meetings and required trainings. Ensure equitable access for all students to participate fully in the educational process. Perform other related duties as required by supervisor.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree
- Valid Arizona certification in School Social Work.
Nice To Haves
- Previous successful teaching or counseling/social work experience.
- Knowledge of District and Department policies and procedures.
- Working knowledge of fundamental operations of relevant software and other equipment.
- Knowledge of pertinent local, state and federal laws, ordinances, codes, and rules.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Use of computers and technology, to include but not limited to email, internet, Microsoft Office or equivalent software.
- A valid State Driver’s License may be required.
Responsibilities
- Provide short-term individual, small-group counseling services, and crisis intervention to address specific student issues (health, behavior, family, emotion, academic achievement, etc.)
- Collaborate with teachers and parents to provide support and encouragement to discover understanding and methods for effective relating and responding to children.
- Assist administrators and teachers in developing and implementing educational programs, intervention programs, and crisis response/postvention plans for academic achievement.
- Develop and deliver in-service Professional Development opportunities and community/parent workshops around data-driven and campus-relevant topics.
- Maximize access to school-based and community-based resources.
- Promote a school climate and culture conducive to learning and teaching excellence.
- Provide problem-solving strategies and counseling to students who are regularly tardy, absent, or have discipline concerns.
- Implement multi-tier systems of support, programs, and practices.
- Participate in quarterly school safety assessment and prevention team meetings and required trainings.
- Ensure equitable access for all students to participate fully in the educational process.
- Perform other related duties as required by supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
