School Social Worker

About Brighton Area Schools:
Mission: Brighton Area Schools is committed to providing a rigorous, meaningful and well-rounded education that will inspire each student to achieve their personal best.

Purpose: Brighton Area Schools believes that each BAS student and staff member can reach their full potential when challenged to do their best, with an open mind and with an unwavering commitment to personal growth.

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

Essential Functions:
- 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.

How to Apply:
https://livingstonesa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5477001