What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long-Term Substitute School Social Worker position at Arlington Public Schools?
JOB STATUS : OPEN POSTING DATE : 07 / 15 / 2024 POSTING NUMBER : SUBS24-25.SW LOCATION : Human Resources POSITION TITLE : Long-Term Substitute School Social Worker (School Year 2024-2025)
JOB DESCRIPTION :
This position is for anticipated long-term substitute opportunities for school social work within APSThe long-term substitute school social worker works directly with staff, students, parents, and the Arlington community at large to support the needs of students.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provide teachers and other school personnel with pertinent information about the student's home environment and social and emotional functions.
Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in identifying and serving students with special needs and abilities; prepare socio-cultural reports.
Assist parents in understanding and helping their children and in making the best use of community resources.
Interpret to parents the policies, functions and objectives of the school as well as the implications of IDEA where applicable.
Assist with / conduct parent / teacher workshops.
Assist in coordinating the efforts of the home, the school, and the community agencies in working with students.
Act as a liaison between the school and the juvenile court.
Emphasize the importance of regular school attendance and interpret the attendance regulations to parents.
Support school staff with monitoring and addressing attendance issues.
Counsel individuals and groups.Crisis intervention.
Other duties as assigned
EXPERIENCE :
Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
Ability to complete sociocultural assessments.
Ability to meet monitor and meet deadlines.
Technology skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point).
Ability to work effectively with staff and parents from various cultural backgrounds.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Must be license eligible.
Masters degree in social work.
Good knowledge of Student Services functions.
APPLY TO : SALARY :
- Long-term Substitute teacher hourly rate :
- Day 1-10-$22.72
- Day 11-end of assignment-$30.98
DAYS :
Salary : $31
