| Location | Edina, MN |
Created: 1/9/01 Revised: 3/3/10 Edina Public Schools Job Description School Social Worker Reports to: Principal / Director of Special Services Purpose of Position: The School Social Worker assists with the coordination of social services for students and their families. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists in the coordination of social services for students and their families. o Assists with early identification, pre-referral interventions and referrals to special education. o Serves as a team member for the school pre-referral/student assist teams. o Provides counseling and other appropriate services as stipulated on special education students' IEPs. o Serves as IEP manager for students as deemed appropriate by special education teams. o Assists in assessments, such as conducting observations, or other assessment functions, as deemed appropriate by assessment planning teams. o Collects pertinent background/home information as appropriate. o Functions as district representative at special education team meetings as requested. o Works with Section 504 plans, as directed by building principals/504 coordinators. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with children, their families, teachers, administration, court systems, law enforcement agencies, social service agencies and other helping professionals. o Provides individual and group counseling. o Makes community/agency program linkages to assist student and their families. o Provides crisis intervention and support as appropriate. o Consults with education staff relative to appropriate interventions, techniques, and modifications for students in need. o Monitors student attendance and assists with required truancy procedures. Coordinates and develops education programs. o Coordinates and develops programs that enhance and promote student mental health. o Conducts friendship, social skills families in transition groups, etc. as determined by each site. o Assists in providing drug, alcohol, and tobacco free education programs. o Assists with programs and appropriate activities that align with district's ethical values. o Provides additional duties related to mental health education programs as assigned by building administration. Maintains and prepares records and reports. Created: 1/9/01 Revised: 3/3/10 o Manages and monitors all aspects of their assigned IEP caseload according to special education guidelines. o Maintains timely and accurate records of services provided, with particular attention to all reimbursable special education activities. Informs supervisors of impending needs and regulations affecting school social work. Maintains a positive working relationship with principals, teachers, and district office administration. Performs other duties as may be reasonably assigned for effective school operation. Required Qualifications: Masters degree in Social Work. Current MN licensure in School Social Worker. Minnesota Board of Social Work license. Knowledge in child development. Experience in individual, group, and family counseling/consultation. Knowledge of a variety of clinical and counseling treatments, for use with children and their families. General knowledge of current Federal and State special education laws/mandates, including IDEA and section 504. Effective communication skills with individuals and groups. Commitment to the education of all students. Additional Information: Must be willing and able to work in the following conditions: busy, noisy, with consistent interruptions. Ability to perform the following actions occasionally: sitting, using hands dexterously, talking, hearing, lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, reaching, stooping, walking, standing, bending, crouching.