What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker / School Counselor / School Psychologist position at Ithaca City School District?
Job Qualifications :
NYS School Social Worker, School Psychologist or School Counselor
- Provide interdisciplinary consultation services to Educational Support Services team members, administrators and classroom teachers regarding student and family problems, concerns and / or needs.
- Provide character development training for teachers and students.
- Provide crisis support to students as needed daily
- Design and implement character training programs for students and staff.
- Provide individual and small group counseling services for those special education and regular education students identified as requiring in-school service.
- Provide information and referral, and where necessary, case management services to students' parents and faculty regarding human service agencies and resources appropriate to meet student needs.
- Participate in the educational planning and review of students identified as having disabilities and requiring the direct or indirect service of a mental health provider.
- Maintain appropriate and required professional records, documents and statistics as required for the program or school assignment.
- Develop, implement and evaluate I.E.P goals and objectives as well as teach specific social skills to the student(s) that directly impact academic achievement.
- Provide written feedback to parents on a student's I.E.P. goal progress.
- Develop and implement intervention strategies to address social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to create comprehensive support plans for students.
