2026-27 Social Worker - Mountain Trail MS

Paradise Valley USD 69•Phoenix, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker serves students whose social, emotional, and/or family problems interfere with their capacity to function adequately within an educational environment. The Social Worker professionally assesses the problem(s) to provide and refer for interventions that help eliminate barriers to learning. The Social Worker assists students in removing barriers to learning and developing skills and behaviors critical for academic achievement. They promote and enhance overall academic success by providing services that strengthen home/school/community partnerships and alleviate barriers to learning. The Social Worker significantly contributes to the development of a healthy, safe, and caring environment by advancing the understanding of the emotional and social development of youth and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student successes and by implementing effective intervention strategies.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work (M.S.W.) required
AZBBHE License or ADE School Social Work Certification preferred
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: accounting/bookkeeping principles.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment.
Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment.
Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.
Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited.
Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; and working with detailed information.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Nice To Haves

Job related experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Ability to work effectively with district and school site administrators, teachers, support staff, parents and community agencies.
Demonstrates professional knowledge and engages in ongoing professional development.
Ability to collaborate with all levels of staff.
Prepares and maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic records (e.g. activity logs, phone logs, community resources, etc.) as appropriate for the purpose of documenting activities and providing up-to-date reference of services.
Skill in identifying the needs of individuals and families in the areas of educational, social, mental health, and medical services, then developing and implementing the appropriate services needed.
Maintains confidentiality of student and family situations while recognizing other professionals servicing the student may need appropriate information to adequately support the student.
Adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics and SSWAA ethical guidelines.
Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school.
Ability to multi-task and respond to emergent situations.
Understanding of basic child development and the impact that trauma has on development and systems.
Understanding of community based basic needs and social services.
Collaborates with teachers, administrators, staff, and community by providing support and assistance with social/behavioral management, home visits, truancy, and referral to community resources.
Provides direct social work assistance to children and their families.
Serves as a support member of school teams to support academic success and social emotional wellbeing including, but not limited to, PBIS Team, Threat Management Team, RTI/MTSS, and PLC.
Provides professional support to students (individually or in a small group setting) during times of transition, heightened stress, critical change or other situations impeding student success to enable successful outcomes.
Implements, as appropriate, prevention curriculum programs consistent with current school needs and best practices (i.e. Social Emotional Learning, Bullying/Abuse Prevention, Drug Use Prevention).
Develops and provides crisis intervention strategies to improve student success.
Participates in school and District based meetings as required.
Serves as a member of multidisciplinary teams to support academic success and social emotional wellbeing including, but not limited to, Site Administration, District Administration, Special Education teams, and other Student Support services.
Work collaboratively with district based student support services and programs to align resources for maximum impact.
Build partnerships with community agencies for the purpose of meeting student and family needs.
Implement social service support throughout the school and/or district that will impact student’s attendance, behavior and grades.
Facilitate responsive services through effective use of small group and individual support to assist students in increasing their self-esteem, coping skills, communication skills, social interactions and conflict-resolution management, etc.