Position Title

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER; ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

Per Education Assoc Contract plus benefit package

Job Description

Full-time (1.0 FTE), Hours Per Day Dependent Upon School Assignment, 10-month, School Calendar Year Position

• Providing Social Work services to one (1) BOCES classroom located in Diven Elementary School and one (1) BOCES classroom located at Broadway Elementary School.  Both classrooms are in Elmira City School District.  
• Assist in promoting a positive environment within the classrooms and program and in promoting positive and cooperative working relationships.
• Assist school psychologist with the development of a social history of each student by obtaining information from parents and/or guardians and appropriate agencies.
• Evaluate and re-evaluate short-term behavioral and academic objectives on a regular basis throughout the school year.
• Provide counseling services to students in BOCES classrooms.
• Develop and maintain communication with the students’ teachers, school psychologists, parents, school guidance counselors, social workers, and other appropriate agencies.
• Maintain files on students.  Documentation should include time spent and the general content of the session and progress.
• Attend CSE meetings or other student support meetings as needed.
• Refer as necessary to Mental Health Services outside the school environment.
• Develop solution-focused outcomes for social, emotional, behavioral, and academic issues as they arise.
• Assist with Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques as needed.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Civil Service Title

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

Job Qualifications

Must possess a valid NYS Certification in School Social Worker and Clinical or Master Social Worker License; Clinical Social Worker level is preferred.

• Experience with students with special needs preferred.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with the classroom/program team.

Application Procedure

Please complete your file by submitting the following information:

• Employment application
• Letter of interest
• Detailed résumé
• Evidence of NYS certification, license or Registration Certificate (if applicable)
• College undergraduate and graduate transcripts conferring degree
• If no college education, furnish a copy of high school diploma or GED
• One to three current, dated and signed letters of professional reference (must be less than 1 yr. old)

Job Category

INSTRUCTIONAL

Job Location

GST BOCES REGION; ELMIRA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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