Social Worker

Job Title:  Social Worker                                             Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to:  Campus Principal/District                       Pay Grade 1:  Administrative Education Pay Plan                             Parental Involvement Coord.                                          

Dept./School: Assigned Campus                               Initiated Date:  August 22, 2003                                                                                                                                                                                            

Funding Source: 211 ESEA Title 1Part A                   Revised Date:  January 12, 2021

District Primary Purpose:                 To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.

Department Primary Purpose:         Assist campuses with the implementation for Title I Parental                                                                      Involvement Program.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:             Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in social work from an accredited college or university

            Valid Texas License granted by the Texas State Board of Social             Workers Examiners

Experience/Knowledge:             Effective consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students

Skills in coordination and integration of school and community resources

                                                            Skills in Parental Involvement Program development

                                                            Experience in problem solving and Systems Theory

                                                            Knowledge and skills in working with volunteers

Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions

Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

            Two years experience in social work, preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

1. In concert with administrators, counselors, teachers, and parents coordinate and implement the campus Family and Community Engagement Program in accordance with Title I-1118 guidelines.

1. Serve as liaison between student, home, school, and community resources, such as family service agencies; child guidance clinics, courts protective services, doctors, and clergy members.

1. Develop and conduct campus Family and Community training and activities that support student academic achievement.

1. Conduct home visits to gather data and information that will assist in the formulation of an effective action plan to support student success in school.

1. Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine cause of student problems and effect solutions.

1. Assist parents and/or students to help overcome barriers on school attendance.

1. Coordinate and collaborate with elementary campus parent liaisons in parental training sessions and services to students and families.

1. Participate in the RTI campus team, to support and engage parents on behalf of their son or daughter.

1. Perform casework service with parents to increase the parents’ understanding, their constructive participation in resolving their child’s problems, with their knowledge and use of available appropriate resources.

1. Conduct group and individual counseling sessions to enhance social development of students and provide peer support in areas such as grief, stress, and other personal issues within the scope of Family and Community Engagement services.

1. Access and work closely with community agencies to identify resources for student and family support.

1. In coordination with RTI team and as part of an action plan, make referrals to appropriate community resources and.

1. Provide crisis intervention and preventive support as needed by students and their families.

1. Arrange for medical, psychiatric, and other tests and/or examinations that may disclose causes of difficulties and indicate remedial measures.

1. Serve as consultant to school personnel regarding students or situations that are not referred for direct district or outside services.

1. Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students, parents and families.

1. Compile, maintain, and submit all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents in a timely manner to Family and Community Engagement Department.

1. Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule and board policy.

1. Comply with all district and campus schedules, protocols, and regulations.

1. Participate in professional development that leads to improved job performance, and maintains licensure status.

1. Maintain a positive and professional relationship with supervisors.

1. Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.

1. Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor within the scope of responsibilities and of Title I – 1118 guidelines.

1. Must ensure that parents participate in the decision making process, such as, state assessments, policy,

            Student-parent compact, preparation methods for state assessments, allocation of federal and state funding.

1. Other duties as assigned by campus administrators.

1. Follow Work from Home Protocols when working remotely.

POSITION WORKING DAYS:          187 Days