Position Title

School Social Worker 0724-0003

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$46,138 - $53,414

Job Description

Location:     
Erie 1 BOCES
Special Education Services
E1B Education Campus
West Seneca, NY

Annual Salary:
$46,138 to $53,414 Based on experience and certification
$1,750 w/ Masters Degree

Hours:      
7:15 AM - 2:45 PM

 Exceptional package including but not limited to:  Employment - Erie 1 BOCES

• Paid annual Holidays

• Generous paid personal/sick time

• Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)

• Medical Insurance waiver allowance

• Life insurance at NO cost to you

• FSA plan

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• NYS Retirement System

• 403b AND 457 retirement plans

 

General Responsibilities:

The School Social Worker serves as a liaison between the home, school and community. The school social worker is responsible for direct casework with parents and children, consulting with school personnel and for being referral source to and liaison with community agencies.

1. Works closely with administrators, teachers, counselors, and other personnel in making provisions for the optimal education for students
2. Collect pertinent and appropriate information on the student and his/her home environment. The social worker will observe the student in the classroom when advisable
3. Interpret the aims, objectives, and procedures of the program and assists in establishing a close cooperative relationship between the home and school
4. Interprets to the parents their responsibilities for the student's proper development and adjustment to school.
5. Assists with family problems which may be interfering with the best development of the student
6. Increases the parents' understanding, their constructive and consistent participation, and recommended their use of appropriate community resources
7. Carries on case conferences with school personnel to interpret home and community conditions in order that they may be more aware of the student's problems outside of the school, and to establish and plan for their respective roles in the modifications of the pupil's behavior
8. Becomes familiar with community agencies and recommends to the appropriate office students who should be referred there; then assists in making referrals and follow-ups where advisable
9. Prepares written and oral presentations as required
10. Carry on counseling with the individual child to assist in the improvement of personal, social, and emotional maladjustment and to develop an attitude of responsible self-direction in school and community life
11. Make a final written summary with recommendations upon the closing of each case
12. Investigate cases of extreme truancy
13. Assist in the reporting of abuse and/or neglect to Child Protective Services
14. Have a good working knowledge of law as it pertains to minors
15. Other related duties as assigned by the Related Service Administrator

Job Qualifications

• Must hold valid New York State Teacher Certification for School Social Worker

• Must hold valid NYS license for LCSW or LMSW, LCSW preferred

• Experience working in Special Education and/or with at risk children providing counseling

• Must be able to work in a school setting providing social emotional support to students and resources to families as needed.

• Ability to manage IEP mandated counseling services and participate in Annual Reviews and CSE meetings for students.

• Must be able to maintain appropriate documentation and work with members of the education team to ensure the students' needs are met.

 

Application Procedure

Please apply online by completing the following steps:

1. Click Apply below and log in to your account in Recruitfront or create an account.
2. Complete and submit the correct application type, TEACHER/ADMIN, and THEN
3. Apply directly to the job posting.

You will receive an email from Recruitfront stating that you have applied.

 

Special Notes:  When responding to or inquiring about this Notice of Vacancy, please refer to the Posting Number noted above.
Requests for reasonable accommodations at the interview under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be submitted in writing to the ADA Coordinator (Director, Human Resources) at least 48 hours prior to the interview.   

PLEASE NOTE- Erie 1 BOCES has transitioned COMPLETELY to the RecruitFront platform for all open positions.  Once you complete your application within the system, you will be able to apply for any vacant positions within the District in the future.

Studies show that women and members of some groups are more likely to underestimate their qualifications for a position. At Erie 1 BOCES we are on a journey to create a more inclusive and equitable organization, which includes our commitment to shape a more inclusive and diverse work and school community. We recognize that a diverse representation in our organization is an essential step. Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group, including but not limited to BIPOC (Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Persons of Color), Hispanic/Latina, LGBTQ+, Women, and/or individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

Itinerant

Additional Information