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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER:Oaklawn Elementary School is seeking an elementary school social workerfor the 2024-2025 school year. Employee benefits include uncatergorized PTO, paid parental leave and we accept PDC for salary placement. You can find a copy of our salary schedule starting on page 8 of theCertified Employee Master Contract handbook. You can find a copy of our Special Services HandbookHERE. Interested applicants will need to complete an online application through Frontline. All inquiries should be directed to Donna Osborn, Principal at Oaklawn Elementary School, at dosborn@usd260.com or Dawn Gresham, Special Services Director at dgresham@usd260.com.\ \ Position open until filled.\ \ Job Description:School Social Worker\ All Job Descriptions are posted on ourJob Description Index.

Salary is based on experience and education: \$45,184 - \$81,449\ The regular teacher contract is currently 184.5 days.\ \ See the2024 Benefit Guidefor more information on health insurance, supplemental insurances, and other benefits our teachers are eligible for.\ \ ESOL Endorsement Requirements:\ Elementary classroom teachers, as well as middle and high school level language arts teachers are required to hold an ESOL endorsement by the end of their third year with the district. Currently, this endorsement can be added by testing (no college courses are required). The district will provide a study session for the praxis exam and reimburse teachers for cost of 1 exam.\ \ School Social Worker\ Job Description\ \ Purpose:The School Social Worker helps students attain an optimum level of personal and social adjustment. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the School Social Worker must work closely with the staff, administration of Derby Public Schools, and related community-based staff.\ \ Responsible to:Director of Special Services, Director of Alternative Learning and Building Principal\ Salary:Annual Contract\ Classification of Employment:Exempt\ Date:June 2021\ \ Qualifications:\ 1. Masters of Social Work or Specialist Clinical Social Worker degree from an accredited college/university is required.\ 2. Current and valid license issued by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board on file in the Central Office.\ 3. Commitment to career development and life-long learning.\ \ Essential Functions:\ Knowledge, Skill and Abilities\ a. Help students attain an optimum level of personal and social adjustment.\ b. Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and supporting agencies concerning the needs and abilities of students.\ c. Ensure that all activities conform to district and cooperative guidelines.\ d. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district, and community.\ e. Work effectively with community organizations.\ f. Appropriately operate all equipment as required.\ g. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.\ h. Support the value of an education.\ i. Support the philosophy and mission of the school district.\ j. Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.\ \ Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:\ a. Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.\ b. Occasionally requires the ability to move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.\ c. Occasio ally requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach.\ d. Requires extensive use of hands.\ e. Requires the ability to occasionally travel.\ f. Must work indoors and outdoors year round.\ g. Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.\ h. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.\ \ General Responsibilities:\ 1. Assist in identifying students who are at risk based on specific criteria, and the early recognition and prevention of educational problems.\ 2. Monitor student progress and make informed, timely educational decisions.\ 3. Participate as a team member in comprehensive evaluation, review and re-evaluation processes.\ 4. Collaborate on the development of the students Individual Education Plan, 504, behavior and/or student support plan.\ 5. Consult with students regarding their learning and behavioral support needs and counsel them as necessary.\ 6. Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies and services.\ 7. Consult with