School Social Worker
South Fayette Twp. School District: School Social Worker
South Fayette Twp. School District 3680 Old Oakdale Road McDonald, PA 15057.
Job Goals:
1. To promote optimal personal/social development in each student
2. To promote the school’s mission including student achievement, student – teacher relationships, and community participation
3. To promote a positive and inclusive school climate and environment
4. To provide services related to a student’s social, emotional, and life adjustment to school
5. To promote an understanding of the whole child
6. To help students and their families overcome problems that impede learning
7. To establish rapport with students, parents/guardians, outside agencies, and the community
8. To work collaboratively with other members of the educational team
9. To function as the central figure in carrying out the school social worker program as
an integral component of the total educational program
Qualifications:
1. Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) through the Pennsylvania Department of State
2. Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Home School Visitor (Education Specialist 1850) certification; preferred
3. Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an approved program of studies; preferred
4. 3.0 or higher QPA
5. Working knowledge of best practices in school social work according to the guidelines of the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and the School Social Work Association of America
6. Working knowledge of the developmental characteristics that when present in a student will over time lead to higher levels of student achievement and overall development.
7. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills8. Demonstrates personal growth and professional development
9. Demonstrates computer literacy especially in using the administrative software program effectively, retrieval of student information, maintaining student attendance, etc.
EOE