What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker - Special Education position at Dickinson Iron Intermediate School District?
This position will begin with the 2025-26 school year. Salary based on experience for placement on the pay grid. Full benefits package available. Services to be provided in Iron County with some duties in Dickinson County, if needed. This job posting will be open for intial consideration through Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CDT.
Title: School Social Worker - Special Education
Report To: Director of Special Education
Length of Contract: Negotiated School Calendar and In-service hours per the current Master Agreement
Union & FLSA Status: EA Union, Exempt
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Social Work approved by the State Board of Education
- Satisfy the requirements of Special Education Rules
- Driving may be necessary for this position which would require a valid driver’s license.
General Description: Identify through assessment, students with severe behavior and/or emotional problems who may be in need of special education. Provide a link between home, school and community to enable students and their families to overcome social and personal problems which impede learning. Provide individual and group counseling, consultation to teachers, and other services which help students cope with their disabilities.
Essential Functions:
- Identify children with severe behavior and/or emotional problems.
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Assure that each student identified is processed in accordance with established procedures.
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Establish and service on a scheduled basis a workable caseload.
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Prepare a therapeutic program designed to meet the individual needs of each client.
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Record findings and recommendations which will become part of the student’s confidential record.
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Serve as a member of IEP Team to provide psycho-social assessment information relating to planning for disabled children.
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Consult with teachers, administrators and parents.
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Complete all required written reports and billings in a timely fashion.
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Must have regular and reliable attendance.
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All other similar duties as assigned.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as a positive role model for DIISD constituents demonstration how to be a responsible citizen and productive member of society.
- Adhere to DIISD Code of Ethics.
- Ability to carry out other associated duties as assigned by administration
Additional Working Conditions:
- Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluid and tissue.
- With reimbursement, may be required to use personal vehicle to perform job related functions.
Salary : $57,365 - $76,495
