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School Social Worker, K-12, 1.0 FTE - School District of West Salem
Posted on 2024-03-22 2:44:07 PM
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Please create an account on WECAN to apply. Link to Professional Staff openings https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicCertified/3365<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwecan.waspa.org%2FEmployer%2FVacancy%2FPublicCertified%2F3365&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C9bd006366b6e42fcd74608dc4aa86d8a%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638467334470895977%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=J2Wenf62mz%2BRj8pyP3kK77Sh18OnFj9xC3F07TY8soY%3D&reserved=0>
Vacancy ID 200639
Deadline - April 28, 2024
The School District of West Salem is seeking applicants for a full-time K-12 School Social Worker to join our Student Services team beginning with the 2024-25 school year. Our team currently consists of six school counselors and three school psychologists who serve our population of just under 1800 students on our three-building campus setting.
Applicants with a passion for working with students and families to problem solve and remove barriers to learning in order to reach their full potential are encouraged to apply. The highly qualified School Social Worker will be energetic, creative and innovative. Successful candidates will possess:
· Master’s Degree in School Social Work
· Must be able to qualify for a Wisconsin DPI license (#7050 School Social Worker)
· Experience in AODA intervention/prevention preferred
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
· Ability to make reasonable independent judgements and decisions
· Detail oriented and able to organize and prioritize tasks.
· Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
· Adhere to professional standards of respectful, confidential, individualized, developmentally appropriate, and culturally competent practice
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Home-School Collaboration:
· Engaging families through communication and home visits
· Family assistance in finding and utilizing community resources
· Coordination of services for homeless families
· Collaboration with staff and administrators
Individual and Small Group Student Services:
· Facilitation of educational support groups
· Individual counseling and problem solving
· Advocacy for student access to school and community-based services
· Collaboration with teams in the development of positive behavior intervention plans
· Crisis management and support
Collaboration and Partnerships with Community-Based Organizations:
· Coordination of student transition to/from community agencies/placements
· Coordination of community resources with school services
· Referrals to community resources
Multi-Level Systems of Support:
· Advocate for social and economic justice in order to reduce barriers and promote learning
· Address cultural responsiveness and trauma-sensitive practices in order to reduce impact and promote resilience
· Act within and between multiple systems levels to provide a continuum of supports to students and systems with a focus on prevention and wellness promotion
· Assist in district wide behavioral / mental health screening Assessment
· Participate in building consultation teams, 504 meetings, and IEP meetings
· Complete social-developmental histories
· Complete threat assessments / suicide screenings
· Complete functional behavioral assessments
Leadership
· Collaborate with school and district leadership teams (Mental Health Guiding Coalition, Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports)
· Serve as a member of the Student Services team, leading initiatives in truancy and AODA prevention
· Communicate proactively and effectively with teachers and administrators to align practices with the District’s vision, mission, graduate profile and strategic plan
· Possess and utilize knowledge of state and federal laws and local school district policy related to school social work practice in order to enhance service delivery and ensure informed practice
Placement on the progressive salary schedule based upon qualifications and experience.
The School District of West Salem is next door to La Crosse in the beautiful Coulee Region of Western Wisconsin. Our three buildings are within walking distance of each other on an approximate 100-acre campus.
Check out our testimonials video on our Employment Opportunities Page:
https://www.wsalem.k12.wi.us/content/district/employment-opportunities<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsalem.k12.wi.us%2Fcontent%2Fdistrict%2Femployment-opportunities&data=05%7C02%7Cscsu-edpost%40stcloudstate.edu%7C9bd006366b6e42fcd74608dc4aa86d8a%7C5011c7c60ab446ab9ef4fae74a921a7f%7C0%7C0%7C638467334470908994%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=XP4NTSBE8DL9goPeD5muSduT182aNECWQiwAHRGYk8U%3D&reserved=0>
3 letters of reference please.
Coaching and other co-curricular activity positions may become available at any time.
To be given full consideration, please upload the online cover letter, letters of reference, resume, license, and transcripts to your WECAN Account.
The Board does not discriminate in the employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including gender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities including employment opportunities.
Please create an account on WECAN to apply. Link to Professional Staff openings https://wecan.waspa.org/Employer/Vacancy/PublicCertified/3365
Vacancy ID 200639
Deadline - April 28, 2024
The School District of West Salem is seeking applicants for a full-time K-12 School Social Worker to join our Student Services team beginning with the 2024-25 school year. Our team currently consists of six school counselors and three school psychologists who serve our population of just under 1800 students on our three-building campus setting.
Applicants with a passion for working with students and families to problem solve and remove barriers to learning in order to reach their full potential are encouraged to apply. The highly qualified School Social Worker will be energetic, creative and innovative. Successful candidates will possess:
· Master’s Degree in School Social Work
· Must be able to qualify for a Wisconsin DPI license (#7050 School Social Worker)
· Experience in AODA intervention/prevention preferred
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
· Ability to make reasonable independent judgements and decisions
· Detail oriented and able to organize and prioritize tasks.
· Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
· Adhere to professional standards of respectful, confidential, individualized, developmentally appropriate, and culturally competent practice
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Home-School Collaboration:
· Engaging families through communication and home visits
· Family assistance in finding and utilizing community resources
· Coordination of services for homeless families
· Collaboration with staff and administrators
Individual and Small Group Student Services:
· Facilitation of educational support groups
· Individual counseling and problem solving
· Advocacy for student access to school and community-based services
· Collaboration with teams in the development of positive behavior intervention plans
· Crisis management and support
Collaboration and Partnerships with Community-Based Organizations:
· Coordination of student transition to/from community agencies/placements
· Coordination of community resources with school services
· Referrals to community resources
Multi-Level Systems of Support:
· Advocate for social and economic justice in order to reduce barriers and promote learning
· Address cultural responsiveness and trauma-sensitive practices in order to reduce impact and promote resilience
· Act within and between multiple systems levels to provide a continuum of supports to students and systems with a focus on prevention and wellness promotion
· Assist in district wide behavioral / mental health screening Assessment
· Participate in building consultation teams, 504 meetings, and IEP meetings
· Complete social-developmental histories
· Complete threat assessments / suicide screenings
· Complete functional behavioral assessments
Leadership
· Collaborate with school and district leadership teams (Mental Health Guiding Coalition, Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports)
· Serve as a member of the Student Services team, leading initiatives in truancy and AODA prevention
· Communicate proactively and effectively with teachers and administrators to align practices with the District’s vision, mission, graduate profile and strategic plan
· Possess and utilize knowledge of state and federal laws and local school district policy related to school social work practice in order to enhance service delivery and ensure informed practice
Placement on the progressive salary schedule based upon qualifications and experience.
The School District of West Salem is next door to La Crosse in the beautiful Coulee Region of Western Wisconsin. Our three buildings are within walking distance of each other on an approximate 100-acre campus.
Check out our testimonials video on our Employment Opportunities Page:
https://www.wsalem.k12.wi.us/content/district/employment-opportunities
3 letters of reference please.
Coaching and other co-curricular activity positions may become available at any time.
To be given full consideration, please upload the online cover letter, letters of reference, resume, license, and transcripts to your WECAN Account.
The Board does not discriminate in the employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including gender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities including employment opportunities.
Applicants with a passion for working with students and families to problem solve and remove barriers to learning in order to reach their full potential are encouraged to apply. The highly qualified School Social Worker will be energetic, creative and innovative. Successful candidates will possess:
· Master’s Degree in School Social Work
· Must be able to qualify for a Wisconsin DPI license (#7050 School Social Worker)
· Experience in AODA intervention/prevention preferred
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
· Ability to make reasonable independent judgements and decisions
· Detail oriented and able to organize and prioritize tasks.
· Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
· Adhere to professional standards of respectful, confidential, individualized, developmentally appropriate, and culturally competent practice
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
Home-School Collaboration:
· Engaging families through communication and home visits
· Family assistance in finding and utilizing community resources
· Coordination of services for homeless families
· Collaboration with staff and administrators
Individual and Small Group Student Services:
· Facilitation of educational support groups
· Individual counseling and problem solving
· Advocacy for student access to school and community-based services
· Collaboration with teams in the development of positive behavior intervention plans
· Crisis management and support
Collaboration and Partnerships with Community-Based Organizations:
· Coordination of student transition to/from community agencies/placements
· Coordination of community resources with school services
· Referrals to community resources
Multi-Level Systems of Support:
· Advocate for social and economic justice in order to reduce barriers and promote learning
· Address cultural responsiveness and trauma-sensitive practices in order to reduce impact and promote resilience
· Act within and between multiple systems levels to provide a continuum of supports to students and systems with a focus on prevention and wellness promotion
· Assist in district wide behavioral / mental health screening Assessment
· Participate in building consultation teams, 504 meetings, and IEP meetings
· Complete social-developmental histories
· Complete threat assessments / suicide screenings
· Complete functional behavioral assessments
Leadership
· Collaborate with school and district leadership teams (Mental Health Guiding Coalition, Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports)
· Serve as a member of the Student Services team, leading initiatives in truancy and AODA prevention
· Communicate proactively and effectively with teachers and administrators to align practices with the District’s vision, mission, graduate profile and strategic plan
· Possess and utilize knowledge of state and federal laws and local school district policy related to school social work practice in order to enhance service delivery and ensure informed practice
Placement on the progressive salary schedule based upon qualifications and experience.
The School District of West Salem is next door to La Crosse in the beautiful Coulee Region of Western Wisconsin. Our three buildings are within walking distance of each other on an approximate 100-acre campus.
Check out our testimonials video on our Employment Opportunities Page:
https://www.wsalem.k12.wi.us/content/district/employment-opportunities
3 letters of reference please.
Coaching and other co-curricular activity positions may become available at any time.
To be given full consideration, please upload the online cover letter, letters of reference, resume, license, and transcripts to your WECAN Account.
The Board does not discriminate in the employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including gender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District’s premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities including employment opportunities.