School Social Worker @ Heritage High School

Application Requirements:

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To be considered for this position, applicant must complete the following prior to the job closing date.

1. Add a cover letter
2. Add certificate information and upload a copy of Valid WA Educational Staff Associate certificate
3. Add education information and upload a copy of your unofficial Bachelor transcript
4. Add relevant experience for past 10 years
5. Add 3 references (e.g. current supervisor, past supervisor(s), co-worker).  NO PERSONAL REFERENCES ACCEPTED. 
6. Upload a resume – Include current and previous supervisor(s) contact information
7. Complete Qualification Questions

Position Summary:

This position will provide comprehensive school social work services to parents, students and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving full benefit from their educational experience. Respond to referrals from school administration, parents, teachers, the Student Support Team, the Special Education Committee and others by providing direct services and by assisting families in accessing appropriate community resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate with School Social Worker endorsement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Washington State driver’s license or evidence of mobility
• Successful experience at appropriate grade level preferred
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred

Desired Skills: 

• Knowledge and skills for direct and indirect intervention including: counseling on an individual, group, or family basis
• Ability to consulting with administrators, teachers, parents, and other professionals about student problems and appropriate change strategies
• Ability to network with school programs and community agencies to provide essential services for families and children
• Ability to understand the knowledge, skills, and processes required for effective casework practice
• Demonstrated knowledge of the school social work profession including associated laws (IDEA, ADA, compulsory attendance, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of ethical and professional issues and standards
• Demonstrated knowledge of foundations of school psychology and the role and function of the school social worker
• Demonstrated knowledge of understanding of child development, psychopathology, social and environmental conditioning, cultural diversity, and family systems

Essential Job Functions: 

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Serve on student support teams and special education committees
• Review student records to identify previous barriers and/or interventions
• Conduct parent interviews to acquire socio-developmental information as needed for special education referral
• Analyze information gained through record reviews and interviews to determine environmental impacts and appropriate resource needs; integrate gained information into a written report and oral presentation
• Attend and participate in Manifestation meetings
• Interview students and parents to discuss issues related to non-attendance and develop a plan of action
• Assist the school in following school board regulations for excessive absences and truancy; attend student support team meetings and court intervention
• Develop and implement professional development training for educational staff and parents, as requested
• Provide individual and/or group counseling
• Respond to referrals requesting verification of residence
• Participate in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive school social work services
• Conduct home visits as a method to access the family and conduct interviews in response to school referrals
• Maintain an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refers parents and student to agencies when appropriate
• Maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours
• Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
• Establish and maintain professional contacts with students
• Comply with all district policies and procedures
• Comply with the Code of Professional Conduct
• Perform related duties as assigned

Marysville School District complies with all federal and Washington State rules and regulations and will provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion and training.  Such equal employment opportunity will be provided without discrimination with respect to race, creed, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society.  The following employees have been designated to address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:   Civil Rights Coordinator - Gregg Kuehn, Risk Management Supervisor, gregg_kuehn@msd25.org, 360-965-0110; Title IX Officer – Tracy Souza, Human Resources Director, tracy_souza@msd25.org , 360-965-0071; Section 504 Coordinator, Nancy Smith, Director of Categorical Programs,  nancy_smith@msd25.org, 360-965-0051; ADA Coordinator – Ginger Merkel, Executive Director of Special Education, ginger_merkel@msd25.org, 360-965-0174.  Address:  4220 80th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270.  Website:  www.msd25.org.  Marysville School District is a drug- and tobacco-free workplace.