School Social Worker

School Social Worker

Jamestown City School District

197 Martin Road

Jamestown , NY 14701

Certified - Teaching - Social Worker {SW}

Job Number 3300056880

Start Date

Open Date 09/01/2026

Closing Date 10/30/2026

Social Worker:

Minimum Qualification:

• Valid and current NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker Certification; and

• A minimum of three years' expereince working with families and/or children, preferred

Purpose of Position:

• Contribute to the development of a healthy, safe and caring environment by advancing the understanding of the social and emotional development of children anthe influences of family, community and cultural differences on student success;

• Provide services to students who are at-risk for school failure and/or demonstrating social, emotional, and behavior problems within the school setting; and

• Be a link connecting students to the home, school, and community.

Expectation/Responsibilities:

• Consults with students, parents, teachers, administrators and members of the community to define and implement developmentally appropriate learning strategies, behavioral interventions, and social and emotional supports;

• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of FERPA and other state regulations governing the ethical provisions of counseling services;

• Collaborate with teachers, behaviorists, administrators, parents/guardians, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments;

• Perform various social work intakes for interviewing, completing appropriate social history and intake forms and assesing other aspects of the students' circumstances and background'

• Provide social skills, anger management, stress reduction or other similar instruction to students who are experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioral problems that interfere with their learning;

• Determine the specific path of therapy-based counseling and teaching to support students and families'

• Prepare and maintaian a broad variety of documentation and records, including writing case reports, and all related details or recommendations, therapy provided, etc.;

• Participate in professional development activities aimed at current trends and best practices for the provision of comprehensive sool social work services;

• Serve as a liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet students needs; refer parents and students to agencies when appropriate;

• Stay current and relevant with changing developments, trends, instructional and educational technologies, and programs as it relates to the role of school social worker.

• To empower students, families and school personnel to access available opportunities and resources;

• Conduct home visits as necessary and encourages parental participation in the educational process;

• Serves as a liaison with Child Protective Servies, the Departnent of Social Services, BOCES, and other appropriate agencies providing support to children and families.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor(s) or the Superintendent of Schools.

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Itinerant Location Persell Middle School

Salary: From 44681.00

Salary: To 100860.00

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Probationary

Position Status Full time

Start Date 09/15/2026

Required Certification Type School Social Worker {2080}

Additional Job Information

Competitive Salary

Contact Person's Name Kellie Mole

Contact Person's Phone 7164834290

Contact Person's Email [email protected]