Social Worker 3.
0 - Elementary Level
The Saratoga Springs City School District has three (3) anticipated vacancies and is now accepting applications.
Date of Posting:
March 22, 2024
Effective Date:
September 1, 2024
Location:
Elementary Schools
Certifications/Qualifications:
LMSW/LCSW; NYS School Social Worker Certification
Social Worker Expectations:
Experience working in schools and with children preferred
IEP Mandated Counseling and Medicaid billing
Successful intervention work with students with social, emotional and mental health needs
Knowledge of and linkage to community agencies and resources available to families and children;
Advocates for children and families
Collecting and analyzing data needed to plan for student centered interventions ability to articulate this to other staff
Able to implement classroom behavior modification strategies
Team member in developing and implementing ICSP's, BSP's, FBA's and BIP's
Work with students to build their resiliency and strengthen their assets to enable them to improve their pro-social skills within the school and community
Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Supports, Culturally Responsive, Restorative and Trauma-sensitive practices
Support classroom staff with classroom management practices
Strengthen the bond between students and school to improve attendance
Social Worker Key Qualities:
Able to be empathetic by caring, understanding, and cultivating an empowering environment for all students
Demonstrates patience, is dependable and able to develop trust with students and families
Able to implement an organizational system to support both case management and student needs simultaneously
Being able to make impartial, informed decisions on behalf of students and families
Be flexible and multitask as needed
Willingness to learn, to be relatable, flexible, personable and adaptable
TCIS Certification Preferred
Please Note:
Full-time probationary tenure-track position
Salary per the SSTA contract
Application Deadline: April 28, 2024
All interested external applicants must register and apply through RecruitFront.
First create an application, then apply to the job posting.
All interested internal applicants please submit a letter of interest (cover letter) through SchoolFront.
Letters of interest are no longer accepted through e-mail or hard copy.
Saratoga Springs City School District is an equal opportunity employer.
We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The Saratoga Springs City School District does not discriminate in its programs and activities, including employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, economic status, marital status, veterans' status, political affiliation, or other classifications protected under federal or state law.
Position Start Date:09/01/2024
Application Deadline:04/28/2024