64.SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER.090

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, VA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a 1.0 FTE located at the Syphax Education Center with the Department of Student Services.

Requirements

• Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure.
• Masters degree in social work, supervised practicum of field experience in an educational agency, or a minimum of one year as a full-time school social worker.
• Good knowledge of Office of Pupil Services functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
• Ability to complete sociocultural assessments.
• Ability to meet monitor and meet deadlines.
• Technology skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point).
• Ability to work effectively with staff and parents from various cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of the resources and programs of the Arlington Public Schools and the local community.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws (e.g., IDEA, Section 504).

Responsibilities

• Provide teachers and other school personnel with pertinent information about the student’s home environment and social and emotional functions.
• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in identifying and serving students with special needs and abilities; prepare socio-cultural reports.
• Assist parents in understanding and helping their children and in making the best use of community resources.
• Interpret to parents the policies, functions and objectives of the school as well as the implications of IDEA where applicable.
• Assist with/conduct parent/teacher workshops.
• Assist in coordinating the efforts of the home, the school, and the community agencies in working with students.
• Act as a liaison between the school and the juvenile court. Emphasize the importance of regular school attendance and interpret the attendance regulations to parents.
• Support school staff with monitoring and addressing attendance issues. Counsel individuals and groups. Crisis intervention.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level