Communication Skills, Consulting, Crisis Management, Data Analysis, Faculty Administration, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, School Buildings, Social Work, Student Services, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Training/Teaching
id='p36463_40198'>SY 26-27 - School Social Worker JobID: 36463
Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Social Worker
Date Posted:
7/22/2026
Location:
Linden Hill Elementary School
Date Available:
August 2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
Red Clay Consolidated School District Additional Information: Show/Hide
Red Clay is currently seeking a School Social Worker.
SUMMARY:
Full time position on the school's student services team. The school social worker will lead/support social, emotional, and behavioral needs through the MTSS continuum (tiers) of services and/or the rotation of Unified Arts. The school social worker will help connect families with community resources, will serve as a Restorative Practice Champion and will lead our Tier 1 Schoolwide Incentives/Events.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist all students in the areas of academic achievement and social/emotional development.
- Provide pull-out support to students in the area of social/emotional growth.
- Assist and teach students how to manage emotions and apply interpersonal skills.
- Provide development to staff on supporting students with emotional/social needs.
- Assist in creation, development, and implementation of intervention plans.
- Provide short-term and small group counseling to students.
- Coordinate with community resources, community members and student services team.
- Consult with Counselor and Psychologist regarding IEP and 504 Plan support.
- Provide longer-term counseling support and progress monitoring.
- Assist with Parent/Family Engagement.
- Utilize the SSWAA National Practice Model and incorporate CASEL 5 SEL Standards into daily practice
- Specialize in coordination with state and outside agencies such as DFS, PBH, and Crisis to provide additional support for students and their families
- Refer students for long-term support when appropriate.
- Collaborate with families/teachers/administrators/community for student success.
- Conduct data analysis to identify student issues, needs and challenges within the school.
- Participate in school and district committees and initiatives, including Restorative Practice Lead Team, to provide system support.
- Assist with crisis management.
- Attend district mental health clinician meetings.
- Be a team player, an excellent communicator, and have a willingness to work strategically with parents of all students.
- Other responsibilities as determined by building administration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of two years working as a school social worker
- Ability to establish positive and meaningful relationships with all members of the school community as well as outside service providers
- Experience working with students transitioning back to the school building after an outside agency placement
CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in mental health counseling
- MSW, LCSW, LPCMH, or similar
- School Social Worker licensure (preferred)
REQUIREMENTS:
External Applicants:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
Letter of Interest
Resume'
Three letters of reference
Internal Candidates:
Completed Online Application via Join Delaware Schools
https://www.joindelawareschools.org/
Letter of Interest
Resume'
Contact Information:
Heather Godwin, Education Associate
Office of Student Services
Red Clay Consolidated School District
302-552-3745
heather.godwin@redclay.k12.de.us
Melissa Brady, Principal
Linden Hill Elementary School
Melissa.Brady@redclay.k12.de.us
302-454-3406
Closing: Until filled