School Social Worker Per Diem

Bridgeport Public Schools
US - Connecticut - Bridgeport
June 26, 2024

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Social Worker

Date Posted:
12/8/2023

Location:
Bridgeport Learning Center @ Sheridan School

Date Available:
02/02/2024

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 310
Bridgeport, CT 06604

2023-2024 SCHOOL YEARSCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
Bridgeport Learning CenterPart-Time Position / Per DiemAvailable February 2024GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
The School Social Worker is responsible for providing school social work services to diverse student populations whose behavior interferes with educational performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs counseling services to students with diverse issues
Performs direct service to students that present with behavioral issues
Confers with students individually, within the classroom setting or in groups
Establishes and maintaining professional relationships with school personnel and professional in the community
Assesses and interprets mental health, environmental and socio-economic issues
Determines appropriate level of service to meet adaptive needs of students
Provides feedback to school staff regarding student behavioral functioning
Assists in the development and implementation of comprehensive behavioral plans for students
Selects or develops goals specific to student needs
Participates in IEP/PPT meetings and consults regarding the compilation of documentation for student records
Attendance at selective professional development conferences/seminars to further enhance professional knowledge
Collaborates with administrators, teachers, parents, agencies, and paraprofessionals in planning to meet the needs of individual students
Maintains accurate and complete records
Motivates and reinforce positive student behavior
Establishes and maintain procedures and routines
Makes constructive use of resources
Provides consultation and support to school personnel in dealing with problematic behavior
Assists parents/guardians in gaining a better understanding of student's strengths and weaknesses
Provides support to parents
Helps parents understand the need for special programs, special education, counseling or other educational services
Acts as an advocate for students, families and community agencies
Serves as a liaison between schools, families and community providers
Enables students to cope more successfully with school, home and environmental stressors
Models good attendance and punctuality
Other duties as directed by the Director of School Social Work

REQUIREMENTS:

Certification as a School Social Worker (071)
A Master's Degree in the area of Social Work
Preferred - experience in urban setting
Preferred - knowledge of Special Education
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines

RATE OF PAY: $250.00/DAYQualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools' AppliTrack system:***/bridgeport/onlineapp

"Bridgeport Public Schools is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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