Manhattan High School- Social Worker: 2025-2026 School Year

JOB TITLE: Social Worker- 189 Day Contract

JOB BRIEF:  

• We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our team. As a Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing support and assistance to individuals and families facing various challenges and crises. Your primary responsibility will be to assess clients' needs, develop and implement intervention plans, and connect them with essential resources to improve their well-being and quality of life. 

LOCATION:  Manhattan High School 

DIVERSITY: As an equal-opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is a long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Meets Kansas Social Work licensing regulations. 
• Master’s degree in social work or higher from accredited program, required. 
• Committed to having a positive impact on youth. 
• Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management. 
• Open to learning and embracing the mentoring process. 
• Must pass a background check. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY:   

• Full time school year position. 
• Based on Salary Schedule. 
• Salary Schedule 2024-2025 
• 2025-2026 Salary yet to be established. 

BENEFITS:  

• Health Benefits Available. Value of contributions per year- $7,788. 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. 
• For the 2025-2026 school year, USD 383 paid the full health insurance premium for employee (Option C) and short-term disability insurance. 
• Additional Benefits Available. 
• Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Stroke Insurance, Employee Assistance Program. 
• Paid Time Off. 
• 11 Paid Sick Leave days and 2 Personal days. 

RETIREMENT:

• USD 383 makes monthly contributions to a 403(b)-retirement account for all certified and eligible employees. 
• KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System): 6% monthly staff contribution with a matching 6% monthly employer contribution. Vested after five years. 

TECHNOLOGY: 

• District provided devices - iPad, laptop and/or desktop for certified staff. 

PAID COLLABORATION TIME. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Strong commitment to providing services to students and their families in the school community. 

• Providing both direct and indirect services to students who meet established criteria. 
• Working with staff within the building to collaborate on the needs of students and their families. 
• Facilitate access to community based mental health treatment and other community services. 
• Support the development of appropriate social interaction skills in cooperation with the school team. 
• Provide consultation regarding parenting and mental health needs affecting the student's education. 
• Assist with the utilization of community resources to strengthen the family and the student. 
• Provide individual crisis intervention. 
• Support students with conflict resolution, bully prevention and intervention, and suicide prevention. 

Provide School-Community Liaison services including: 

• Facilitate collaborative programs with social and mental health services.  
• Advocate for new and improved community/school services to meet the needs of families and students. 
• Help the community system to respond effectively to each child's needs. 

Other duties as assigned by administration.  

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education and Building Principal.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt  

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board of Education’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel. 

About Manhattan High School:

Manhattan High School is a 9th through 12th grade high school. We have just completed a major renovation and expansion of our Manhattan High School Campus and will merge all four grade levels together in the fall of 2023. Our current 9-12 enrollment is 1,950 students. We divide and serve our student population into four teams; each assigned a grade level, and the team stays with the same group all four years. A team consists of an assistant principal, two counselors, and a secretary. Manhattan High School administration has a dedicated team focus. We work together to serve our MHS community and stakeholders in doing what is best for students and the educators that support them. Our teachers teach 5 of 7 class periods with an additional Advisory period one day a week. The 2 of 7 in a teacher's schedule is dedicated to a plan hour and an hour dedicated to professional learning. We have a modified block schedule that consists of 1-7 periods being taught Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Wednesday and Thursday are on a block schedule. Wednesday consists of 1st period, Advisory, 2nd period, and 3rd period. Thursday's schedule consists of 4th through 7th periods. Every certified staff member is provided with a MacBook Air and an iPad. Almost every classroom has a short throw projector and an Apple TV. Every student is provided with an iPad. We use Infinite Campus for our SIS (student information system), CANVAS for our LMS (learning management system), Xello for our individual plan of study system and SmartPass for our student pass system. We teach a wide variety of electives, Career and Technical Education, concurrent, dual credit, and Advanced Placement classes. We have many official and unofficial career pathways and athletic and activity opportunities with high student involvement. We have high expectations for our students and ourselves. We are always working on ways to meet the needs of our students, develop positive relationships, and improve how we teach. To do this, we use MTSS strategies and interventions. We expect everyone who works at Manhattan High School to care about students, work hard, reflect, and be willing to grow. 

ABOUT US:  

• The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students.  
• USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees.  
• As an equal opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is a long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff.  
• The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or age. 
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.