Duties
Specific Duties include, but not limited to the following:
- Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives
- Possesses working knowledge of state and federal laws related to Social Work (Section 504)
- Coordinates individual and group meetings for students
- Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of each student to ensure success
- Manages behavioral Tier system (1, 2, and 3)
- Assists in district initiatives (Ex. Bullying, Sexual Harassment, etc.)
- Makes home visits and provides resources for families
- Serves as liaison between community organization and the school to meet the needs of students
- Teaches social skills lessons within the regular education classroom
- Provides an orientation (expectations) for new students who enroll after the start of the school year
- Articulates Social Work curriculum between and among grade level
- Maintains appropriate records and follows required procedures and practices
- Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community
- Administers formal and informal diagnostic assessment in the area of social/emotional learning
- Works cooperatively with the administration and staff to schedule meetings
- Possesses knowledge of Social Work research, trends, and best practices
- Monitor the pacing of instruction and budget class time efficiently by providing clear directions, outlining expectations, and effectively bringing to closure instructional experiences
- Utilizes technology for communication, assessment, and information management
- Demonstrates organizational and problem-solving skills
- Maintains regular attendance and arrive promptly according to schedule
- Complies with timelines for evaluations, reports, and other assigned tasks
- Identifies needs for professional growth and engages in professional growth activities
- Maintains confidentiality of student information
- Maintains accessibility to teachers, administrators, and parents
- Maintains current in knowledge of special education rules and regulations
- Takes initiative to complete other tasks for the benefit of the organization
- Report questions/concerns to immediate supervisor
- Complies with all applicable local, state, and federal health, safety, education, and related rules and regulations.
- Develops, plans, and implements developmentally appropriate social work activities for children with exceptional needs as specified on IEPs, including individual and group counseling
- Assists the child in understanding and accepting self, developing appropriate social skills, and developing long and short-term goals
- Uses empathy in interpersonal relationships
- Provides crisis intervention as needed
- Attends and participate in problem-solving meetings, IEP team meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings as assigned
- Demonstrates effective leadership in multidisciplinary teams
- Conducts comprehensive social developmental studies to assist in determining eligibility for special education services, including classroom observations, teacher and parent interviews, rating scales, review of records, etc.
- Uses diverse interview techniques
- Identifies and analyzes the effects of cultural, environmental, socioeconomic, psychosocial, medical, and legal factors on a student’s educational achievement.
- Assists with functional behavioral analyses and behavioral consultations
- Presents assessment findings in an understandable manner
- Makes clear, practical recommendations for behavioral interventions
- Develops and implements prevention plans
- Completes applicable paperwork, including IEPs, evaluation reports, progress reports, and other required forms
- Develops measurable IEP goals and objectives aligned with the Illinois Social and Emotional Learning Standards
- Works with parent groups to facilitate their support in their children’s school adjustment
- Links school and community services by initiating referrals and maintaining follow-up services
- Helps the district receive adequate support from social and mental health agencies
- Develops interagency connections to provide comprehensive services
- Conducts inservice training programs
- Provides consultation on issues, such as family functioning, normal child development, alternative programs for drop-outs, delinquents, truants, etc.
- Implements specialized techniques, programs, and behavior management system in accordance with requirements of assigned schools
- The following is the Priority List established for social workers by the Illinois State Board of Education and is supported by the School Social Workers as RCS.
- Emergency – Crisis Intervention
- Mandates (Evaluation and IEP implementation)
- Teaming
- Consultation
- Assessment and referral services
- Program Development
- Liaison Work
- Staff Inservice Training
- Classroom Intervention
- Group Work with Students and Parents
- Individual Counseling with Parents or Students
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Demonstrates ability to respect differing opinions, accept constructive criticism, and handle conflict.
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
- Performs duties as assigned.
Mental Demands:
- Ability to communicate (verbal and written); ability to instruct students, and effectively communicate with parents and colleagues.
- Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
- Ability to use web-based programs, e-mail, and technology (laptop, Smartboard, etc.)
Working Conditions:
- Indoor classrooms/School, exposure to: student noise, lawn mowing, music, odors of food, mowed grass and possible communicable diseases.
- Outdoor schoolyard and grounds, exposure to; temperatures (hot warm, cool, cold), and exposure to mowed grass.
- Regular work attendance.
Additional Notes
Why choose RCS? Here are three reasons, just to get started...
- Our Students. Once you meet them, you will love them!
- Small Classes. We pride ourselves on our very small class sizes (15-20 per class).
- Professional Support. Our schools have Instructional Coaches, Tech Integration Specialists, Reading and Math Specialists, Counselors and Social Workers--all to support you and your students.
How to Apply
Complete your online application by clicking on the link below.
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
http://rcs137.tedk12.com/hire