Social Worker - 1 Year Contract

Granby Board of Education•Granby, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Granby Memorial High School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic school social worker to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year for a one-year position. The position will commence mid-September and conclude at the end of the 26-27 school year. The social worker will provide individual and group counseling services to students who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or social difficulties. The Social Worker will also respond to immediate emotional or behavioral crisis, providing intervention and support to students in need. This includes helping students manage trauma, grief, self-harm, or other urgent mental health concerns. School Social Workers are trained mental health professionals who can assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic, and classroom support, consultation with teachers, parents, and administrators as well as provide individual and group counseling/therapy. In addition, the School Social Worker communicates with parents; provides social/emotional/behavioral support and or consultation to maximize the students' learning experience. The social worker will build positive relationships and collaborate with students, parents, and staff to foster a supportive learning environment.

Requirements

CT School Social Worker (#071) certification

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group counseling services to students experiencing emotional, behavioral, or social difficulties.
Respond to immediate emotional or behavioral crises, providing intervention and support.
Help students manage trauma, grief, self-harm, or other urgent mental health concerns.
Assist with mental health concerns, behavioral concerns, positive behavioral support, academic, and classroom support.
Consult with teachers, parents, and administrators.
Provide individual and group counseling/therapy.
Communicate with parents.
Provide social/emotional/behavioral support and/or consultation to maximize students' learning experience.
Build positive relationships and collaborate with students, parents, and staff to foster a supportive learning environment.
Adhere to the Connecticut Code of Professional Responsibility.
Ensure the safety of students.
Implement Granby Board of Education and administrative policies, rules, regulations, and directives.
Provide case management services, including referrals to community resources and collaboration with other professionals.
Advocate for student services and students' best interests.
Maintain accurate and complete records as required.
Provide direct therapeutic services such as individual, family, or group therapy regarding specific issues.
Conduct home visits to foster good engagement with students and families.
Attend parent/teacher conferences as needed.
Assess student learning on a continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed.
Maintain respect for confidential information.
Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed.
Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the educator and learner.