JOB TITLE: Social Worker - Porter Elementary 24-25 SY
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.
Base Salary:
$55,386.00
Performance Pay:
Available annually
New hire experience:
$500 for each full-time year of verified like experience
New hire education:
$65/hour of graduate level credits: BA +45 hours max,
Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits.
OVERVIEW:
The school social worker will work with those social, emotional, behavioral, and personal circumstances which interfere with the student making positive constructive use of the school’s education programs. The school social worker’s main function is to provide services to students and families which strengthen school, home, and community relationships to alleviate barriers to learning. This position adheres to the teacher calendar and teacher salary compensation plan.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Social Work required
ADE Certification for Social Work required
Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card
Minimum three years successful social work or related experience or one year of field instruction in a school environment
Bilingual preferred
Valid Arizona driver’s license and ability to make home visits
Knowledge of school, district, and community resources available for students and families
Experience working with youth or families in crisis and with community resources
Knowledge of and experience with appropriate referral practices
Experience working with ethnically diverse, multi-cultural, and low socioeconomic students
Ability to interact and speak effectively in interpersonal situations and before groups, specifically school personnel, parents, and community agencies
Computer proficiency to include basic software applications (Microsoft Office, email, etc)
Ability to work effectively and efficiently without constant supervision and under stressful timelines
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students and community
Ability and willingness to work outside the traditional teacher working hours and calendar, including evenings, weekends, and summers
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as a liaison between family, school, and community agencies
Conduct home visits and gather information to assess student’s needs relevant to the student’s educational, social, and physical development
Identify and report abuse and/or neglectful situations to appropriate agencies
Provide intervention services to students and their families during time of crisis and as needed
Identify cultural, ethnic, financial, physical, and emotional challenges and provide support to alleviate barriers
Consult with school personnel to identify problems affecting a student’s academic progress, behavior and personal well-being
Provide social, personal, and behavioral interventions to students
Coordinate activities with a variety of outside service agencies to provide referral information to students and their families
Plan, coordinate, and conduct in-service activities on intervention issues and techniques
Maintain, compile and report accurate records in compliance with district, state, and federal regulations
Assist with the gathering of disbursement of clothing, shoes, and hygiene items
May provide transportation, upon administrative approval, for student and/or family to receive services
Perform other related duties, as may be assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:
Adheres to established federal and state laws, board policies and regulations, and district procedures; supports the mission statement of the district and school.
Adheres to the Statement of Awareness/Understanding adopted by the MUSD Governing Board, and complies with the Meet and Confer Agreement
Accepts supervision and direction of the site administrator
Appropriately communicates and interacts with other staff in academic planning and school committee work
Attends and participates in staff meetings and extra-curricular/school-related activities and committees
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth
Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behavior that is conscientious and responsible
Does not engage in discriminatory practices on any basis, including race, origin, gender, socio-economic status, disability, religion or political beliefs
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the site administrator
SUPERVISIONSite Administrator
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
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