Social Worker at Forsyth Academy

National Heritage Academies•Winston-Salem, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Located in Winston-Salem, NC, Forsyth Academy opened in 1999 and serves students K-8. At Forsyth, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Forsyth Academy click here . Why Choose Forsyth Academy: Exceeds local standards with unique teacher support especially to beginner teachers. Mentors for new teachers and weekly meetings with Deans. Biyearly staff survey with administrator-led action steps in response. Recognized for growth 2023-2024 school year. Safe learning environment with locked classroom doors, Raptor secure check-in system, cameras inside and outside the school building, staff members always wear badges and carry walkie talkies.

Requirements

Hold a master's degree in social work; exceptions apply in North Carolina and Ohio
Hold a valid social work license issued in the state you are applying for.
Candidates for positions in Michigan must have state approval as a school social worker.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of special education processes and procedures is preferred.
Candidates with experience working with at-risk students is preferred if applicable to the school.

Responsibilities

Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, as well as progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings.
Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, as well as monitor the students’ responses to the interventions identified.
Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers.
Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.
Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate the results to all team members in parent-friendly language
Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.
Establish relationships with both students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning.
Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success
Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process and collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
Provide crisis intervention services.
Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.