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SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

Cohoes City School District
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025

School Social Worker – High School

Job Description :

Cohoes City School District is looking for a dynamic School Social Worker for this High School assignment who is passionate about supporting the social, emotional, behavioral and mental health needs of students. Under the direction of the Principal, the successful candidate will use their expertise to promote a positive school climate in the planning and implementation of its major initiatives, The Positivity Project and  No Place for Hate , among other more typical school social worker responsibilities. These include, but are not limited to, addressing the social and psychological issues that can block academic progress through group and individual counseling, crisis intervention, and prevention programs.

Through collaboration with the Cohoes High School team, this role ensures that students will receive consistent instruction in the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) framework, set and achieve positive goals, experience improved school connectedness and become better learners. This role will plan and lead professional development for all staff in topics that support the implementation of these initiatives, (Positivity Project, PBIS).

Must have : NYS certification in School Social Worker and NYS LMSW license; we will consider an applicant who is an LMSW and can obtain the school certification.

Should have demonstrated ability and / or knowledge in :

  • Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
  • Restorative practices
  • Trauma informed practices
  • Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
  • Engaging students and families and staff
  • The CASEL “5”  Core SEL Competencies (Self Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision Making)
  • Supporting  the Cohoes City School District’s commitment to eliminating race, class, disability, and gender as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation and discipline

This is a probationary position. Excellent benefits including NYS retirement; salary is based upon experience and the CTA contract – range is from $47,940 to 60,792

This will be an on-going recruitment process until filled.

Qualified applicants please submit a cover letter and current resume to hrpostings@cohoes.org with the position title in the subject area

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Salary : $47,940 - $60,792

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