Social Worker Substitute Social Worker

Job Description:

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Wethersfield Public Schools

Silas Deane Middle School

Long Term Substitute - School Social Worker

Date Posted: October 1, 2026

The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning.

Silas Deane Middle School is looking for a motivated and dedicated professional with superior communication skills to fill our critical Long Term Substitute Social Worker opening.

Position: Long Term Substitute Social Worker

School: Silas Deane Middle School

Reports To: Building Principal

Start Date: January - June 2027

Compensation: $150 - $300 per day worked (certified)

Application Date: Posting will remain open until filled

Employer: Kelly Educational Staffing (staffing partner to Wethersfield Public Schools)

The chosen candidate will be employed by our temporary staffing partner, Kelly Educational Staffing, and will be assigned to fill this opening.

The Social Worker will provide comprehensive school social work services to parents, students and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving full benefit from their educational experience. This will include developing individualized treatment plans for students, providing home visits and wellness checks on students, and working with families around attendance issues including but not limited to neglect, anxiety and other mental health issues, school phobia, and social issues including bullying. The Social Worker will also focus on family education and the need to help parents support their child at home, and will connect parents to resources and conduct regular meetings with families.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct therapeutic services such as individual, family or group therapy regarding specific issues;
• Oversees the Wellness Center;
• Provide case management services including, but not limited to, referrals to community resources, collaboration with other professionals;
• Provide crisis management services, including assessing for safety, and provide follow-up care for students experiencing suicidal/homicidal ideation;
• Attend and participate in Planning and Placement Team meetings;
• Develops IEP goals and objectives in the area of SEL;
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and functional behavioral assessments;
• Serve on student support teams and special education committees;
• Maintain an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refer parents and student to agencies when appropriate;
• Advocate for student services and students' best interests;
• Perform additional related work as required;

Qualifications:

• Must possess or be eligible for CT School Social Worker Certification (071);
• Master's Degree in Social Work;
• Successful prior experience working with middle/high school age students preferred;
• Must have strong collaboration and communication skills.

All applicants must apply on-line at: https://www.applitrack.com/wethersfield/onlineapp/default.aspx