What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Social Worker position at Hopkins Public Schools?
- Performs special education due process related duties and responsibilities; serves as administrative designee on Individual Education Plan (IEP) team; facilitates meetings, takes notes, and completes due process paperwork.
- Provides direct social/emotional skill service to special education students; evaluates and assess students with suspected disabilities.
- Contacts parents of special education students with information regarding meetings and due process rights; conduct parent interviews; responds to parent questions and concerns.
- Assists special education team members with due process timelines.
- Provides direct social/emotional evidence-based and culturally responsive intervention for students; consults with staff regarding student support and interventions, interpreting staff behaviors.
- Collaborates with community mental health providers and case managers.
- Connects students and families with basic needs resources; communicates, problem-solves, and shares information with community partners.
- Provides individual and group support for students and families around issues of grief and loss, trauma, suicide ideation, etc.; provides classroom lessons on grief and loss; psychoeducation; collaborates with crisis assessors – talks with families about crisis assessment resources, arranges for crisis assessment.
- Prepares Child Protective Services referrals reporting abuse and neglect concerns.
- Implements attendance interventions and support.
- Acts as the coordinator for 504 law accommodations plans.
- Intervenes in student alcohol/drug issues.
- Promotes and supports the district's overall mission by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work with preference to those with an MSW and LICSW
- Driver’s license.
- License as a School Social Worker by MDE.
- Licensed by the MN Board of Social Work.
- District policies and procedures.
- Principles, practices, and ethical standards of social work.
- Laws, codes, and regulations related to assignments.
- Disabilities and accommodations.
- Community resources and programs available to clients with identified needs.
- Computer applications related to the work.
- Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Creating and administering individualized treatment plans.
- Interpreting, and applying state and Federal statutes, codes, rules, and regulations.
- Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
- Commitment to the District mission to ensure high-quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
- Performing assigned responsibilities consistent with the District’s established Core Values.
- Advancing the District’s mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment, and Resources.
JobID: 6245
Position Type:
Teacher/School Social Worker
Teacher/School Social Worker
Date Posted:
6/27/2024
6/27/2024
Location:
Hopkins High School
Please note this position within the Hopkins Schools District has become available due to a resignation.Hopkins High School
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director of Student Services and Building Principal, the Licensed School Social Worker provides direct and indirect social work services to students experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioral problems that interfere with their school performance and facilitates communication among school, home, and community providers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:
Required Skills:
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in a school environment, using standard equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a school setting.
Travel required to locations throughout the District.
Schedule: 1.0 FTE
Compensation: Follows the HEA Contract.
- Performs special education due process related duties and responsibilities; serves as administrative designee on Individual Education Plan (IEP) team; facilitates meetings, takes notes, and completes due process paperwork.
- Provides direct social/emotional skill service to special education students; evaluates and assess students with suspected disabilities.
- Contacts parents of special education students with information regarding meetings and due process rights; conduct parent interviews; responds to parent questions and concerns.
- Assists special education team members with due process timelines.
- Provides direct social/emotional evidence-based and culturally responsive intervention for students; consults with staff regarding student support and interventions, interpreting staff behaviors.
- Collaborates with community mental health providers and case managers.
- Connects students and families with basic needs resources; communicates, problem-solves, and shares information with community partners.
- Provides individual and group support for students and families around issues of grief and loss, trauma, suicide ideation, etc.; provides classroom lessons on grief and loss; psychoeducation; collaborates with crisis assessors – talks with families about crisis assessment resources, arranges for crisis assessment.
- Prepares Child Protective Services referrals reporting abuse and neglect concerns.
- Implements attendance interventions and support.
- Acts as the coordinator for 504 law accommodations plans.
- Intervenes in student alcohol/drug issues.
- Promotes and supports the district's overall mission by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work with preference to those with an MSW and LICSW
- Driver’s license.
- License as a School Social Worker by MDE.
- Licensed by the MN Board of Social Work.
- District policies and procedures.
- Principles, practices, and ethical standards of social work.
- Laws, codes, and regulations related to assignments.
- Disabilities and accommodations.
- Community resources and programs available to clients with identified needs.
- Computer applications related to the work.
- Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Creating and administering individualized treatment plans.
- Interpreting, and applying state and Federal statutes, codes, rules, and regulations.
- Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
- Commitment to the District mission to ensure high-quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
- Performing assigned responsibilities consistent with the District’s established Core Values.
- Advancing the District’s mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment, and Resources.
JobID: 6245
Position Type:
Teacher/School Social Worker
Teacher/School Social Worker
Date Posted:
6/27/2024
6/27/2024
Location:
Hopkins High School
Please note this position within the Hopkins Schools District has become available due to a resignation.Hopkins High School
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director of Student Services and Building Principal, the Licensed School Social Worker provides direct and indirect social work services to students experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioral problems that interfere with their school performance and facilitates communication among school, home, and community providers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:
Required Skills:
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in a school environment, using standard equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a school setting.
Travel required to locations throughout the District.
Schedule: 1.0 FTE
Compensation: Follows the HEA Contract.
- Performs special education due process related duties and responsibilities; serves as administrative designee on Individual Education Plan (IEP) team; facilitates meetings, takes notes, and completes due process paperwork.
- Provides direct social/emotional skill service to special education students; evaluates and assess students with suspected disabilities.
- Contacts parents of special education students with information regarding meetings and due process rights; conduct parent interviews; responds to parent questions and concerns.
- Assists special education team members with due process timelines.
- Provides direct social/emotional evidence-based and culturally responsive intervention for students; consults with staff regarding student support and interventions, interpreting staff behaviors.
- Collaborates with community mental health providers and case managers.
- Connects students and families with basic needs resources; communicates, problem-solves, and shares information with community partners.
- Provides individual and group support for students and families around issues of grief and loss, trauma, suicide ideation, etc.; provides classroom lessons on grief and loss; psychoeducation; collaborates with crisis assessors – talks with families about crisis assessment resources, arranges for crisis assessment.
- Prepares Child Protective Services referrals reporting abuse and neglect concerns.
- Implements attendance interventions and support.
- Acts as the coordinator for 504 law accommodations plans.
- Intervenes in student alcohol/drug issues.
- Promotes and supports the district's overall mission by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work with preference to those with an MSW and LICSW
- Driver’s license.
- License as a School Social Worker by MDE.
- Licensed by the MN Board of Social Work.
- District policies and procedures.
- Principles, practices, and ethical standards of social work.
- Laws, codes, and regulations related to assignments.
- Disabilities and accommodations.
- Community resources and programs available to clients with identified needs.
- Computer applications related to the work.
- Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Creating and administering individualized treatment plans.
- Interpreting, and applying state and Federal statutes, codes, rules, and regulations.
- Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
- Commitment to the District mission to ensure high-quality, innovative, challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
- Performing assigned responsibilities consistent with the District’s established Core Values.
- Advancing the District’s mission and values through careful attention to the key issues of Learning, Environment, and Resources.
JobID: 6245
Position Type:
Teacher/School Social Worker
Teacher/School Social Worker
Date Posted:
6/27/2024
6/27/2024
Location:
Hopkins High School
Please note this position within the Hopkins Schools District has become available due to a resignation.Hopkins High School
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director of Student Services and Building Principal, the Licensed School Social Worker provides direct and indirect social work services to students experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioral problems that interfere with their school performance and facilitates communication among school, home, and community providers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and Experience:
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Required Knowledge:
Required Skills:
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in a school environment, using standard equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials and computer screens; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a school setting.
Travel required to locations throughout the District.
Schedule: 1.0 FTE
Compensation: Follows the HEA Contract.
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