School Psychologist
June 28, 2018
Health Service Nurse
June 28, 2018

Primary Purpose and Function

The School Social Worker understands the philosophical, theoretical, historical, and legal foundations of special education. The School Social Worker understands how students differ in their approaches to learning; creates social/emotional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners; understands planning; and designs services based on knowledge of the discipline, student, community, and curriculum goals of all students ages three through twenty-one.

Please refer to the "Job Description" button at the bottom of the page for more information.
 
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Responsibilities

A. Professional Knowledge and Application

  • The School Social Worker understands the philosophical, theoretical, historical, and legal foundations of special education. The School Social Worker understands how students differ in their approaches to learning; creates social/emotional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners; understands planning; and designs services based on knowledge of the discipline, student, community, and curriculum goals; of all students ages three through twenty-one.
B. Delivery of Service and Practices
  • The School Social Worker understands the central concepts and methods of inquiry; uses a variety of assessment strategies to develop and encourage students' development of self-regulation, problem solving, decision making, coping, social communication/interaction, and performance skills. The School Social Worker understands the educational assessment process and uses various assessment strategies to support the continuous development of all students ages three through twenty-one.
C. Collaborative Relationships
  • The School Social Worker understands his or her role as a professional, establishing high standards of reciprocal collaborative relationships with students, families, community and educational personnel, and provides continual leadership in development of relationship building. The School Social Worker understands self-reflection, the importance of active participation in problem solving teams; importance of the development of programs or systems of care that support and enhance the health, social and emotional well-being, and safety of students.
D. Professional Conduct, Leadership, and Professional Growth
  • The School Social Worker understands his or her role as a professional, maintains standards of professional conduct, and provides leadership to improve students' learning and well-being. The School Social Worker understands self-reflection, the importance of efficient data collection and manipulation; continuously pursuing professional development opportunities and researched based supports in communication abilities.

 

To apply for this position please send resume, transcripts, credentials, and references to:

Becky Cortesi-Caruso

LSW, MSW, MA

ISECC Executive Director Of Special Education

bcortesi@isecc.net