What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Social Worker (2025-2026 School Year) position at Cadence Campus?
Summary Description
A School Social Worker is responsible for supporting students and advocating for their emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing. Their duties include counseling students and connecting at-risk youth with helpful resources.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Conducts assessments of the developmental, emotional, family, school, cultural and community factors that facilitate or interfere with a student’s adjustment in the home and school.
- Provides individual and group counseling relative to a student’s personal adjustment and emotional health.
- Teaches social emotional learning (SEL) lessons to high school classes.
- Works cooperatively with school district personnel including principals, district supervisors, teachers and other invested staff members.
- Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of community agencies and resources.
- Assists in the response to crisis situations in tandem with colleagues and community personnel.
- Maintains confidential records of students in accordance with State and Federal laws and Board of Education policies, including records of all counseling services provided.
Education and Experience
Any combination of education/experience would likely provide the required knowledge in qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Education: Master's Degree or a more advanced degree in school counseling or social work from a regionally accredited college.
Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a school counselor or school social worker license.
