Social Worker (General Education) (2025-2026) SY

Roswell Independent SchoolsRoswell, NM
21d

About The Position

Specialize in working with school-aged children, their parents, teachers, and school administrators to help students cope with a wide range of issues and perform well academically.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Social Work required, Master’s degree preferred.
  • Current license with the New Mexico State Education Department Social Worker license.
  • Must hold a current Social Worker Board of Examiners license which has to be renewed as required by state regulations.
  • Must hold a Valid Driver’s license and Car Insurance and travel from site to site.
  • Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds), climbing stairs, reaching, squatting, kneeling, having full mobility of fingers/hands, and moving light furniture may be required, unless ADA accommodations have been mutually agreed on and does not create an undue hardship upon the district.
  • Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
  • Must know how to properly operate, or be willing to learn to operate, multi-media equipment including current technology as needed.
  • Must be able to work within various degrees of noise and temperature.
  • Interruptions of work are routine.
  • Flexibility and patience are required.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision.
  • After hours work may be required.
  • May make site or home visits as needed.
  • May work under stressful conditions on occasion.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate appropriate skills in working with parents and families.
  • Demonstrate a broad base of knowledge and training to enable him/her to effectively perform job responsibilities.
  • Demonstrate effective organizational skills.
  • Assist in the collection of data (i.e. observation, interview, informed assessment) to assist in identifying a student’s individual need and appropriate services.
  • Provide direct or indirect service to students. Services to be provided may include the following: A: Assist in the development of behavioral management plans. B:Individual and/or group interventions.
  • Document the progress of students assigned to caseload, noting steps toward achievement of specific goals and objectives as established in the Student Assistance Team (SAT) Intervention plans.
  • Ensure SAT plans align s with Level 3 services in the Multi-Level System of Support framework.
  • Serve as a consultant to the building level Student Assistance Teams (SAT) as needed.
  • Participate in in-service training programs.
  • Assess students for safety, including threatening behavior and suicidal ideation. Case notes are to be submitted 10 business days from the completion of service.
  • Provide individual and group crisis intervention services; information on social, emotional, and behavioral issues; provide student support and encouragement.
  • Promote student success through support of parents and families as needed.
  • Consult and collaborate with building administrators, and school based professionals to interpret student social/emotional needs, assist with behavioral management, serve as resource for school staff, including involvement in staff meetings, workshops, presenting in-service programs, etc.
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with community service providers, use community services to assess and provide for the needs of students and families.
  • Maintain professional skills through consultation, in-service activities; and awareness of cultural diversity; and maintain confidentiality.
  • Provide crisis intervention services when necessary.
  • Serve as an advocate for the students assigned to caseload.
  • Maintain confidentiality with sensitive matters.
  • Be flexible and able to prioritize tasks and maintain accurate and detailed records.
  • Report to work on time and work no less than 7.25 hours per day.
  • Work independently with very little supervision.
  • May be required to perform other related duties/functions as assigned by your supervisor.
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