Social Worker

Pawtucket School Department•Pawtucket, RI

About The Position

The Pawtucket School Department is seeking Social Workers for the Pawtucket School Department. SUMMARY: Supports students with behavioral, mental, emotional or physical problems; counsels students whose behavior, school progress or mental or physical disability or condition indicates need for assistance. Consults with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems and effect solutions. Arranges for medical, psychiatric, and other test and examination that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures. Attempts to alter attitudes and behavior of parents and teachers that cause or aggravate problems.. Serves as liaison between home, school and community resources, protective services, doctors, and clergy members. Serves as a consultant to school personnel regarding students or situation which are not referred for district service.

Requirements

Common Core Standards and NECAP/PARCC assessment
Requirements of identifying and reporting abuse/;neglect
The related laws of Rhode Island, as they relate to IDEA, RTI and ADA requirements, regulations and procedures of the Pawtucket School Department and the Rhode Island Department of Education
Instructional materials and their relationship to program goals and objectives
Principles of effective management and evaluation of instruction
Principles of learning; principles of effective instruction
Assessment administration and use, both formative and summative
School accountability
Data analysis techniques
Response to intervention (academic and behavioral)
Professional learning community organization and protocols
Public speaking; writing; listening; problem-solving; dispute resolution and providing direction
Working with individuals and groups
Research and data analysis
Interpersonal skills
Teaching and presenting
Use of instructional technology
Observing and understanding effective teaching techniques
Being innovative and working with little direction
Leadership
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s license
RI School Social Workers PK-12 Certificate

Nice To Haves

Experience in working with students from urban area
Desire to work with middle school students and young adults.
Experience working with students with Autism and behavioral/social/emotional challenges.
Experience with diversity preferred.
Successful experience teaching.

Responsibilities

Participate in the development of individualized behavioral program for students base on their unique special needs
Consult with parents, teachers and other school personnel to determine causes of problems and effect solutions
Provides individual group, and family counseling to students and their families who are determined to be in need of such services
Arranges for medical, psychiatric and other examinations that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures
Recommends changes in educational/behavioral program or other treatment to effect remedy
Participates in meetings such as: Response to Intervention (RTI), Section 504/ADA and Special Education evaluation /IEP meetings when scheduled
Serves as a liaison between school and community resources, such a family service agencies, child guidance clinics, protective services such as DCYF, and doctors
Consult with school personnel with respect to students or situations which are not referred to the social worker for direct service
Maintains records necessary for the performance of responsibilities
Have knowledge of the levels systems in place for the student and be able to assist students in graduating to higher levels
Performs social assessments and adaptive behavior skills assessment to determine student’s needs
Performs crisis intervention to student, school personnel, and family on a needed basis
May be required to conduct home visit with parents (guardians) to review and discuss student’s needs and recommendations established
Perform such other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director or Building Principal