School Social Worker

Utica City School District • Utica, NY

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About The Position

The Utica City School District is seeking a School Social Worker to support students experiencing serious behavioral, emotional, or learning problems in the school setting. The role works to mobilize strengths within students and their parents or guardians, along with resources available through school personnel and the community. As a member of the Pupil Personnel team, the School Social Worker serves as a liaison among school, home, and community.

The Utica City School District serves approximately 9,644 students across 13 schools in an urban, multicultural community. More than 50 languages are spoken in the district, and 16% of students are English language learners. The district provides elementary, middle, and high school programs, including special education, English language learner services, advanced coursework, career and technical education, and extracurricular opportunities.

Applicants must hold appropriate New York State certification and LCSW or LMSW licensure. The stated salary range is $43,138–$97,377 under the Utica Teachers’ Association contract. Starting salary ranges from $43,138 without a master’s degree to $46,136 with a master’s degree. Additional compensation may be considered for graduate credit hours and years of certified experience. The contract salary range reaches a maximum of $113,252 for the 2025–2026 school year, depending on experience and education. Additional earnings may be available through extended learning time programs, class coverage, summer programming, and club advisor or coaching work. The district offers a comprehensive benefits package and may provide eligible new hires a financial incentive through the Teachers of Tomorrow Grant.

Requirements

• Appropriate New York State certification.
• LCSW or LMSW licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive casework services to referred students and help them understand themselves and their circumstances to improve school adjustment.
• Interview parents or guardians about the student and help them understand the school, its personnel, and programs as they relate to the student.
• Help parents or guardians with their own problems or refer them to community resources, particularly when those problems adversely affect the student.
• Prepare parents or guardians or students for referral to community adjustment services and resources.
• Explore a student’s home and neighborhood environment and report findings to school personnel.
• Consult with principals, teachers, and other pupil personnel workers about individual students’ adjustment problems.
• Prepare summaries for referrals to social agencies or community specialists.
• Participate with school personnel in case conferences for the total evaluation of a student.
• Keep records and submit periodic reports concerning school activity, conferences, home contacts, and referrals to specialists and community agencies.
• Serve as liaison for the PINS Diversionary Program.
• Serve as an abuse and neglect reporter.
• Provide IEP counseling.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligible new hires may receive a financial incentive through the Teachers of Tomorrow Grant, subject to state guidelines and grant criteria.
• Additional earnings may be available for participation in extended learning time programs, additional class coverage, summer programming, and service as a club advisor or coach.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed