Social Worker 1.0 Fte 2026-27

Bellevue School District•Bellevue, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community. This position involves conducting home visits to gather information, establish positive relationships, and act as a liaison between the school and parents of at-risk students.

Requirements

Possess or qualify for immediate issuance of a valid Washington State ESA certificate as a School Social Worker.
Knowledge of social services resources in the community.
Knowledge of child development theory and its implications for teaching and learning.
Knowledge of intellectual and emotional needs of students.
Knowledge of domestic violence, family systems, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual and physical abuse, attention deficit disorder, and crisis intervention.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents, orally and in writing.
Ability and willingness to work with students and families of diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
Skill in negotiation, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention.
Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as required.
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed.
Satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references.
Satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting).
Satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers.
Approval by the Bellevue School Board.

Responsibilities

Perform casework service with individual students and families to assist in the amelioration of personal, social, or emotional problems related to their educational, social, or emotional progress.
Provide input as part of staff planning process in dealing with the “at-risk” child and family.
Assist in the formation of student groups and conduct group sessions in cooperation with staff to heighten learning potential and help students grow emotionally, academically, and socially.
Develop and maintain a community network system with community family agencies and provide families with information on resources and services available to them.