School Social Worker serving Hartland Consolidated Schools

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides a problem-solving service to children and their families through individual, group and community social work methods so as to enable those served to cope with problems adversely affecting the ability of children to make appropriate use of the educational experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note:  These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA.   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person. Other duties may be assigned.

Serves as a member of diagnostic teams and Individualized Education Program Committees (IEP) to provide biological, psychological, and sociological assessment information to determine eligibility for special education programs and services.

Enthusiasm and flexibility to work collaboratively with principals, teachers, and other school personnel to improve use of existing school programs and procedures related to the educational and social emotional needs of children.

Participate regularly, and sometimes lead, problem-solving teams at all levels (district, school, grade, classroom, student) to analyze data and select evidence-based interventions and supports.

Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments to support the development of Positive Behavior Support Plans and Emergency Intervention plans.

Coordinates and develops resources within and outside the school system for use by children, their families, and school personnel.

Fosters professional growth through in-service education of local district staff, paraprofessionals, and volunteers.

Complete record keeping for Medicaid.

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