What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker (anticipated) position at Des Moines Public School District?
TITLE: School Social Worker
POSTION TYPE: TCHR
HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work.
- Professional Service License or Statement of Professional Recognition
- Iowa Department of Public Health license (LMSW or LISW).
Desired:
- Experience in a school setting.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Enhance the educational programs of individuals by assisting in identification
assessment and support of their educational needs including social, emotional, behavioral and adaptive needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Operate within a multidisciplinary team that serves students with disabilities.
- Conduct data based Functional Behavior Assessments, collaboratively develop Behavior Intervention Plans and support fidelity in implementation.
- Provide disability related group and individual counseling with students utilizing evidence-based approaches.
- Serve as liaison between home, school and community.
- Keep current with issues, techniques and future trends in the field of school social work.
- Provide leadership and support for students with disabilities who are not making progress behaviorally.
- Coordinate team consultation with the Des Moines Training Team.
- Facilitate referrals between school, community resources and families.
- Manage Medicaid billing.
- Provide consultation to school personnel and parents on issues related to social/emotional health.
- Conduct training for parents and school staff.
- Assist building administrators in addressing attendance and suspension issues.
- Advocate for the human and civil rights of students.
- Conduct home visits as necessary.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):
- Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
- Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
DEPARTMENT: Student & Family Services
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Executive Director of Student and FamilyServices, Building Administrator
EVALUATES: N/A
BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
FT/PT: Full Time DAYS: 195 or 199 day contract HOURS: 7.75 Hour Day
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting carrying
WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly indoors
All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Employee Benefits Information
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.
Approved By: Emily Behrens
Date: 03/04/2025
Salary : $50,093 - $80,804
