Pupil Appraisal Social Worker Part -Time

Pupil Appraisal Social Worker - Part Time

Position Description:

The Pupil Appraisal Social Worker provides direct services to local schools, focusing on consultation/support of intervention services, evaluations as described by law, and in-service. The Pupil Appraisal Social Work also assists the Director of Pupil Appraisal in collecting and compiling data as needed for district, state, and federal reports.

Reports To:

Director of Pupil Appraisal

Scope of Responsibility:

• Explains and interprets the intervention, referral, screening and evaluation process to parents, teachers, principals and school system personnel.
• Administers, interprets, scores and records findings of a variety of assessment/diagnostic instruments/tests.
• Procures necessary information pertinent to individual student case studies.
• Coordinates individual student evaluations as assigned or designated and submits within specified timelines.
• Participates in interpreting test results and in planning appropriate programs for individual children.
• Communicates findings and recommendations to parents and appropriate school personnel.
• Acts as a Psycho-Educational Consultant to schools in developing preventive strategies for children needing special services.
• Organizes and conducts in-service training with school personnel.
• Attends and participates in A/BIT meetings.
• Establishes working relationships with professionals and community agencies.
• Observes students in classrooms or on campus behaviors, consulting with teachers regarding professional recommendations and impressions.
• Consults with teachers, parents and appropriate persons regarding the significance of psychological data to the learning and/or behavioral process.
• Functions as evaluation coordinator for designated, referred students.
• Participates in special education eligibility determinations.
• Maintains accurate case records on all children regarding enrollment in the educational assessment program, initial screening and individual evaluation and other services provided by the School Psychologist in accordance with the requirements of parish, state and federal laws, regulations and/or policies.
• Conducts functional behavioral assessments and develops/monitors behavior intervention plans for students as needed.
• Reviews private vendor evaluations, monitors system evaluations and completes appropriate documentation.
• Assists in developing and analyzing appropriate interventions.
• Conducts and/or attends MDRs as assigned by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Appraisal.

Skills and Qualifications:

We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations. Successful candidates will also demonstrate and/or possess:

• Master’s degree required.
• Appropriate licensure as a Social Worker by the Louisiana Board of Social Work Examiners or
• Certification as a Qualified Social Worker as described in Bulletin 746 of the Louisiana Department of Education.
• Demonstrated experience in developing/implementing interventions and conducting evaluations.
• Strong communication skills in multiple settings and the ability to be an engaging change agent and culture-creator that can inspire and motivate.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to make decisions and recommendations.
• Working knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations as well as JPS policies relevant to special education.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.  Skilled in google docs.

Desirable Qualifications:

• LCSW

Physical Involvement:

Sitting is required part of each workday. Must be able to operate office equipment. Standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting up to 10 pounds is sometimes required.  Ability to provide own transportation to schools, work locations and meeting sites.  Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations.

Compensation:

JPS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. JPS also offers a competitive benefits package.