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PreK-8 School Social Worker

Duties

Henry-Senachwine Grade & Jr. High School is seeking an energetic, flexible, and highly motivated social worker to meet the behavioral, social and emotional needs of students in grades PreK-8 and be an integral member of the problem solving team. The successful candidate will promote a safe, inclusive, and equitable school environment that supports the overall well-being and success of all students; provide individual and small group support for students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges; deliver classroom-based social-emotional learning instruction; collaborate with teachers, administrators, and support staff to develop and implement intervention strategies; participate in multidisciplinary teams, engage and communicate with families while connecting them to community resources, respond to student crises with appropriate intervention and safety planning, maintain accurate and confidential documentation, assist students in developing coping skills, problem-solving strategies, self-regulation, and positive social skills, and monitor and evaluate student progress.  

Qualifications

  • Must have a valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Social Work Endorsement.
  • Must have a background check and be finger printed.
  • Must be an ethical person with high moral values and integrity.
  • Must be organized and flexible.
  • The ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues.

Salary/Benefits

District Salary Schedule (Per CBA)

How to Apply

To express interest in this position, the following documents must be submitted to Mrs. Angie Merboth, Henry-Senachwine Grade & Jr. High School Principal, at amerboth@hscud5.org: letter of interest, resume, copy of transcripts, credentials, and three letters of reference. 

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.hscud5.org/

Email Address

amerboth@hscud5.org

Job Posting Date

5/27/2026

Application Deadline

6/12/2026

Start Date

8/17/2026