School Social Worker, Probationary Position

Salary/Pay Scale: Per Contract ( ESMTA )
Application Deadline: 03/17/2025
Start Date: 09/01/2025

Job Description:

The Eastport South Manor School District is looking for a certified School Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW) to provide individual and group counseling for students to support their social, emotional and behavioral needs that interfere with their ability to be successful in school. In addition, The LMSW or LCSW will be responsible to:

• Participate in meetings of the Committee on Special Education (CSE), Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), and in the determination of eligibility and recommendations for services for individuals with educational disabilities;

• Complete social history evaluations and updates as needed;

• Provide individual and/or group counseling services to students with specific school-based counseling needs to improve their educational adjustment;

• Provide family education and training services;

• Mobilize family, school, and community resources to support each child in their educational program;

• Assist in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies and implement behavioral intervention programs and tiered supports for students;

• Provide crisis intervention;

• Develop intervention strategies to increase academic success;

• Assist students in understand themselves, others, and respecting a diverse and inclusive school community;

• Engage parents in support of their children's school adjustment;

• Assist parents in accessing community resources, program and supports for students with special needs;

• Collaborate with school personnel in developing and implementing effective social and behavioral interventions for students.

• Consult and collaborate with social services, mental health agencies and other community providers. Participates in the professional community by communicating regularly with administration and staff, assisting with problem-solving around student issues, and maintaining appropriate training and professional development.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must possess New York State Certification as a School Social Worker AND hold Professional Licensure as LMSW or LCSW.