Substitute School Social Worker

Baltimore County Public Schools • Mead, WA

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About The Position

In the long-term absence of the regular social worker, the Substitute School Social Worker provides professional school social work services to students and their families to address social, emotional, and environmental issues that affect academic performance. The position provides consultation and recommendations to support improved student performance and ensures initiatives support the system-wide goals identified in The Compass: Our Pathway to Excellence and the BCPS Master Plan. Other duties may be assigned.

The role identifies factors affecting school success across the school, home, and community; connects families and schools; and implements appropriate interventions, including therapeutic services. It also collaborates with educational staff and community agencies, provides counseling and consultation, and conducts groups, presentations, workshops, and home visits.

Work is generally mobile and performed in classroom and office environments. It involves operating office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities. Citizenship, U.S. residency, or a U.S. work visa is required. The position pays $41.05 per hour and is classified as non-exempt.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Social Worker Certificate.
• Possession of a social worker license issued by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners.
• Knowledge of social work principles and practices.
• Knowledge of public education.
• Skill in providing social work services to students and their families.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skill in collaborating with teachers and school staff.
• Skill in communication and utilization of technology.
• Citizenship, U.S. residency, or a U.S. work visa is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess academic concerns and factors in the school, home, and community that interfere with school success.
• Serve as a liaison between families and the school regarding students’ educational needs and social-emotional progress.
• Determine and implement appropriate intervention strategies, including therapeutic services for students and families.
• Provide consultation, group counseling, educational workshops, and other services to parents and caretakers on topics such as parenting, stress reduction, communication with school personnel, and child growth and development.
• Collaborate with school staff and other educational personnel to address factors affecting student performance.
• Serve on school-based and system-wide committees addressing students’ emotional, social, and behavioral needs, emphasizing evidence-based services.
• Provide staff development and consultation on issues affecting students’ learning and social, emotional, and behavioral health.
• Conduct psychoeducational groups and classroom presentations on concerns such as emotional management, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
• Conduct home visits to establish home-school communication and collaboration regarding identified student concerns.
• Liaise with community organizations and agencies to foster communication between parents or guardians and schools and mobilize resources to support educational performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time