Social Worker School I (Interim PT .5) 24-25 SY

Description

Social Worker School I

Job Code:86399
Job Family/Function:83 - Social Services and Counselors\Social Services
FLSA:Non-Exempt
Grade Ladder:MNPS Certificated Teacher
Pay Grade:MNPS.201_
Duration (days/year):201
Locations(s):Other

We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

The School Social Worker works collaboratively with local schools, parents, students, principals and others to provide services to student groups and families to assist in removing and improving barriers to academic success.

What you will do

• Provide clinical counseling to individual students, student groups and when needed, families
• Provide case management/wrap-around services to students and their families
• Facilitate small group and classroom lesson on a variety of topics
• Provides mental health and psychosocial assessments and evaluations of students referred and offer professional recommendations to multidisciplinary teams (schools, administrators, nurses, special education, etc.)
• Utilize the Student Management System (SMS) programs to view and manage student data and to be able to interpret data to inform the planning of student interventions
• Provide professional development on a variety of topics as needed
• Participate in any school-level meetings (IEP, S-Team, Threat Assessment, etc.) as required to address student needs
• Schedule and make regular home visits as necessary in an effort to remove student barriers and address student and family needs
• Attend and participate in occasional after hours and weekend school-based and/or community events

Education Qualifications

• Master's Degree Applicant must possess a Master of Social Work Degree Required

Experience Qualifications

• 1-3 years Experience working with children in a related field is Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Must be Licensed by the Tennessee Department of Education in School Social Work or be eligible for that license Required
• LCSW- License Clinical Social Worker Preferred

Equivalency
Starting At: $52,048.58

Salaries are determined by factors relevant to the position which may include education, experience, and other qualifications. Final compensation decisions are made at the discretion of MNPS in alignment with organizational policies and procedures. The stated salary range for certificated teaching positions is calculated based on 201 days and should be viewed as a reference. All provided salary ranges serve as a general guideline. More information on salaries and pay tables can be found here.

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our global community. We strive to treat all employees and applicants with respect and fairness, and we make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The American Disabilities Act (ADA) requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.