Duties
1. Complete Social/Developmental Studies including any specialized assessments as determined at the domain meeting for students referred for a special education case study. 2. Summarize, report, and make recommendations regarding educationally pertinent information for Eligibility Determination Conference (EDC) meetings, Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and annual reviews. 3. Provide social work service to students as indicated on IEPs, 504 plans, or after following the social work referral process for any student needing social work services. 4. Document student performance and progress toward meeting established goals and objectives or benchmarks. 5. Complete a functional analysis with input from parents, teachers, administration, and other individuals as necessary, develop behavior plan/interventions and monitor effectiveness of interventions for students struggling with behavioral issues. 6. Prepare and maintain pertinent professional records and reports such as evaluation reports, Medicaid logs and computerized EDC/IEP program input. 7. Provide consultative services to administrators, parents, and teachers to plan strategies and interventions which address the academic and behavioral difficulties of students. 8. Serve as a resource person to administrators, parents, and teachers in enhancing the understanding of behavior and its impact on academic achievement. 9. Participate as a member of the building level assistance team when behavioral, attendance/truancy concerns are identified. 10. Serve as a liaison between schools, families and community agencies. 11. Maintain communication with community agency representatives and refer students to agencies as appropriate. 12. Organize and/or present professional development activities for teachers, administrators, and support staff. 13. Provide parent education in the understanding of the impact of behavioral difficulties on academic achievement. 14. Conduct student group activities as deemed appropriate by social worker in collaboration with principal 15. Participate in professional development activities that meet the CEU/CPDU requirements to renew their certificates. 16. Collaborate with guidance professionals and administrators to determine needs of students. 17. Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may be assigned.
Qualifications
1. Masters Degree in School Social Work 2. Illinois Certification as a School Social Worker
Salary/Benefits
As per the collective bargaining agreement.
How to Apply
Send letter of interest, resume with references, and proof of certification to:
Dr. Shane Gordon, Superintendent
gordons@meridianhawks.net