School Social Worker Clinician

Job Description

As a School Social Worker with The Menta Group, you will provide direct educational and social services to students, as well as work with parents, educators, and other professionals to create supportive academic and social environments for all students.

Tempe Compadre SELF School K-21

Direct-Hire, Salaried position with benefits and paid benefit time off.

Hours 7am to 2:30 pm M-F, following a school calendar.

No Nights No Weekends

• Employ data-based decision-making regarding multidisciplinary collaboration, functional behavior assessments and behavioral approaches
• Build leadership to effectively help students succeed
• Develop positive behavioral and academic interventions
• Monitor and report student progress and complete evaluations, program evaluations, and consult with educational staff, parents, and other professionals
• Some local travel to other Menta locations may be necessary at times

• Only One (1) of the following certifications required: Social Work- LBSW, LMSW, LCSW, Counseling- LAC, LPC, LCPC, Substance Abuse Counseling- LASAC, LISAC, School Counselor Certified through ADE, School Social Worker Certified through ADE, School Psychologist Certified through ADE
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong consultative and data analysis abilities
• Creative thinker who can develop a wide range of interventions meeting the needs of a diverse student population
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required
• Excellent communication skills

• 10 Month Position with 12 Month Pay
• Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs
• Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.
• 403(b) Savings Plan
• Generous Paid Benefit Time-Off

About Tempe Compadre S.E.L.F. and Tempe McClintock S.E.L.F.-A Programs

The Student Empowered Learning Facility (S.E.L.F.) located on the Compadre campus is a public/private partnership school. The partnership provides the Tempe Union High School District with local control and support, fluidity of placements, and significant fiscal savings.

S.E.L.F. Compadre provides the highest level of social/emotional support for each student while maintaining the rigor of academic standards. We modify curriculum to meet individual student learning needs and provide therapeutic supports to teach social, behavioral and academic skills necessary for success in school, community and careers.

Program Features:

*Students in the program focus on core academic subjects and are recommended to attend by an IEP team.

*Positive behavior intervention supports and social emotional curriculum are embedded in daily programming.

*S.E.L.F. aims to support student reintegration to home schools by preparing them with necessary knowledge and skills. Any decision to reintegrate a student will be made by an IEP team based on specific exit criteria outlined in the student's IEP.

The S.E.L.F. A program located on the Tempe McClintock campus is a public/private partnership school. The partnership provides the Tempe Union High School District with local control and support, fluidity of placements, and significant fiscal savings.

An important goal of the S.E.L.F. – A classroom is to provide students with the tools necessary to function independently. The learning environment in our S.E.L.F. – A classroom is carefully designed to decrease student dependence on the teacher and to encourage the development of skills that will lead to a productive and satisfying life. The program emphasizes building independence through individualization and planning, by understanding the whole child, and by developing effective and comprehensive programming to meet each child’s unique needs.

Students Served: Grades PK-12

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.