School Social Worker

Bucks IU
Bristol Township, PA
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

The School Social Worker enhances students' educational progress by providing counseling, instruction, consultation, collaboration, assessments, and monitoring services. They address social and psychological issues that impede school success and help students overcome difficulties in their lives.

What You Will Do

Develop intervention plans, provide direct interventions to students, assist in planning therapeutic and behavioral modification activities, and consult with stakeholders to facilitate understanding of factors affecting students' educational experience.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires the ability to work with diverse learners, implement IEPs with fidelity, and communicate effectively across a variety of team members. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Social Work, a PA license as a Social Worker, and School Social Worker certification.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in Social Work
  • Licensed Social Worker
  • School Social Worker certification
  • Ability to work with diverse learners
  • Implement IEPs with fidelity
  • Follow classroom schedule
  • Direct support staff
  • Ability to communicate effectively across a variety of team members

Benefits

  • Full-time, 193-day calendar position
  • Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required
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