Marana Unified School District
Social Worker (Yearend)
Marana Unified School District, Marana, Arizona, United States, 85653
Position Type:Professional/Exempt Non-Teaching
Date Posted:8/28/2024
Location:Student & Family Support Services
Date Available:ASAP
POSITION SUMMARYPromotes and enhances the overall academic success by providing services that strengthen home/school/community partnerships and alleviate barriers to learning. Significantly contributes to the development of a healthy, safe, and caring environment by advancing the understanding of the emotional and social development of youth and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student successes and by implementing effective intervention strategies.
The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position specific duties.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops programs and/or resources within the community and in conjunction with school staff to assist students with social issuesWorks collaboratively with all levels of staff to reach selected goalsDesigns and assists in the implementation of curricula to curtail social barriersActs as a liaison between school, district, family and community agencies by forming "Wraparound Teams";Makes visits to group homes or family homes to verify needs, provide support, and communicate expectations and student progress;Confidentially collects and reports data regarding students' needsMaintains appropriate documentation and records and submits reports as requestedProvides parent, family and community trainingsParticipates in school and district committees;Contributes appropriate information to website and newsletter;Coordinates resources and services with businesses, agencies, and other groupsInvolves families and community members in student programs as necessary;Collaborate with all levels of staff;Make referrals to district and community resources, programs, and services;May assist parents and group home managers in creating PBIS home behavior matrix using similar language as school expectations;Performs other duties as assigned or required
REQUIRED
Valid Arizona Driver LicenseValid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance CardArizona Department of Education certificate with specific endorsement
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Master's Degree:
Completion of a graduate program in Social Work from an accredited institution or completion of a Board-approved school social worker program.
-AND-
Internship or Experience: One of the following:
Practicum:
Completion of at least six (6) semester hours of practicum in Social Work in a school setting completed through an accredited institution. A verification letter from a university department chair or designee will be required if the official transcript does not document that the six (6) semester hour social work practicum was in a school setting;-OR-
Experience:
Completion of one year of full-time experience as a social worker in a setting which primarily serves students in preschool through grade 12. Please submit a letter from a Human Resources Director or Superintendent verifying the completion of the required social worker.
Salary:$39,879.00 - 44,040.00 (Pro-rated based on hire date)
***9 Month Contracted Position - Exempt Yearend Position (While Funding Continues)
Date Posted:8/28/2024
Location:Student & Family Support Services
Date Available:ASAP
POSITION SUMMARYPromotes and enhances the overall academic success by providing services that strengthen home/school/community partnerships and alleviate barriers to learning. Significantly contributes to the development of a healthy, safe, and caring environment by advancing the understanding of the emotional and social development of youth and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student successes and by implementing effective intervention strategies.
The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position specific duties.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops programs and/or resources within the community and in conjunction with school staff to assist students with social issuesWorks collaboratively with all levels of staff to reach selected goalsDesigns and assists in the implementation of curricula to curtail social barriersActs as a liaison between school, district, family and community agencies by forming "Wraparound Teams";Makes visits to group homes or family homes to verify needs, provide support, and communicate expectations and student progress;Confidentially collects and reports data regarding students' needsMaintains appropriate documentation and records and submits reports as requestedProvides parent, family and community trainingsParticipates in school and district committees;Contributes appropriate information to website and newsletter;Coordinates resources and services with businesses, agencies, and other groupsInvolves families and community members in student programs as necessary;Collaborate with all levels of staff;Make referrals to district and community resources, programs, and services;May assist parents and group home managers in creating PBIS home behavior matrix using similar language as school expectations;Performs other duties as assigned or required
REQUIRED
Valid Arizona Driver LicenseValid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance CardArizona Department of Education certificate with specific endorsement
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Master's Degree:
Completion of a graduate program in Social Work from an accredited institution or completion of a Board-approved school social worker program.
-AND-
Internship or Experience: One of the following:
Practicum:
Completion of at least six (6) semester hours of practicum in Social Work in a school setting completed through an accredited institution. A verification letter from a university department chair or designee will be required if the official transcript does not document that the six (6) semester hour social work practicum was in a school setting;-OR-
Experience:
Completion of one year of full-time experience as a social worker in a setting which primarily serves students in preschool through grade 12. Please submit a letter from a Human Resources Director or Superintendent verifying the completion of the required social worker.
Salary:$39,879.00 - 44,040.00 (Pro-rated based on hire date)
***9 Month Contracted Position - Exempt Yearend Position (While Funding Continues)