Social Worker - Windham Middle School

This is a full-time school year only, benefits eligible position based at Windham Middle School. Windham Middle School has a dynamic team of special educators and support staff. We currently have an opening for a social worker who provides services to students with and without IEPs. The ability to connect with students and serve as a liaison between students, staff, and families is essential. The successful candidate will be able to provide direct instruction in social skills as outlined in students’ IEPs in addition to other responsibilities assigned. Below is a list of some of the essential duties and responsibilities for this position: •Promote student learning and engagement by developing and delivering lessons based on appropriate instructional goals and ongoing assessments, while using a variety of instructional approaches and techniques in the least restrictive environment to meet the varied needs and learning styles of students. •Effectively collaborate and communicate with families, colleagues, and students. •Fulfill special education and 504 responsibilities, such as writing comprehensive IEP goals in compliance with IDEA and 504 timelines and district procedures. •Use ongoing assessments and data collection in order to assess student growth in relation to goals, provide high-quality, inform instruction, meaningful feedback to foster student learning. •Promote positive student behavior by developing a culture of respect, active student investment and participation, and rapport in the classroom. •Have a reflective and open mindset with a willingness to grow and develop professionally. •Participate in regularly scheduled special education department meetings. •Perform other duties, as assigned by the building administrator, director of student services, or superintendent.