T26/27 - SOCIAL WORKER (Candidate Pool)

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, VA

6d

About The Position

This position is a 1.0 FTE located with the Office of Student Services. The school social worker works directly with staff, students, parents, and the Arlington community at large to support the needs of students.

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).

Nice To Haves

• Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.

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