School Social Worker
About The Position
Elementary School Social Worker Site To Be Determined 2026/2027 School Year Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and valid New Mexico license is required to apply. AND Must have or be willing to apply for New Mexico PED School Social Worker licensure before starting. Full time position LCSW or LMSW Licensed Provide individual and group counseling services to special education students Collaborate with students, families, and staff to assess mental health needs, create goals, develop appropriate support plans, and track progress towards goals Serve as a member to the student IEP team to address aspects listed in areas such as developing the student profile and identifying needed accommodations Collaborate with students, families, and staff to develop intervention plans and support strategies Facilitate crisis intervention and support students in managing emergencies Coordinate referrals to community resources for additional support Demonstrated understanding and application of principles regarding substance abuse and violence issues Embraces and encourages diversity Serve as a resource to assist sites in developing and implementing programs to address school-wide social and emotional health initiatives Maintain accurate and confidential records of student interations and progress Comply with all district policies, staff regulations, and ethical standards of the social work profession Demonstrated a willingness to seek professional development Max Salary Based on Years of Licensed Experience and Degree
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and valid New Mexico license is required to apply.
- Must have or be willing to apply for New Mexico PED School Social Worker licensure before starting.
- LCSW or LMSW Licensed
- Demonstrated understanding and application of principles regarding substance abuse and violence issues
- Embraces and encourages diversity
Responsibilities
- Provide individual and group counseling services to special education students
- Collaborate with students, families, and staff to assess mental health needs, create goals, develop appropriate support plans, and track progress towards goals
- Serve as a member to the student IEP team to address aspects listed in areas such as developing the student profile and identifying needed accommodations
- Collaborate with students, families, and staff to develop intervention plans and support strategies
- Facilitate crisis intervention and support students in managing emergencies
- Coordinate referrals to community resources for additional support
- Serve as a resource to assist sites in developing and implementing programs to address school-wide social and emotional health initiatives
- Maintain accurate and confidential records of student interations and progress
- Comply with all district policies, staff regulations, and ethical standards of the social work profession
- Demonstrated a willingness to seek professional development
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Job Type
Full-time
