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Temporary School Social Worker

Chicago Public Schools

#Counseling #Professional Development #Problem-Solving #Social Work #Assessment #Communication Skills #Intervention #Licensing #Prevention

Quick overview

School Social Workers are responsible for the educational, psychological, and social development, progress, tracking, assessment, and support of all students in assigned caseloads, working under the supervision of the Office for Students with Disabilities.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a graduate degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program and hold a valid state-issued license or credential with appropriate endorsements for the role.

postgraduate degreeInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationAdvocacyDiagnostic AssessmentsOral CommunicationProfessional JudgmentIntervention ProgramsProfessional Development SupportCounseling ServicesMTSS ImplementationCommunity Agency CollaborationStudent Safety ImplementationStudent Code of ConductEvidenced-Based InterventionsPrevention ProgramsProblem-Solving Teams

Job description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers.
CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.
In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity.
Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
Job Summary: Under the supervision of personnel from the Office for Students with Disabilities and in collaboration with the school principal, School Social Workers are responsible for the educational, psychological, and social development, progress, tracking, assessment and support of all students in assigned classes/caseloads, and performs other duties as assigned and required.
School Social Workers are assigned to schools based on the citywide needs of the district of which requirements related to general and special education services, evaluation, staffing, and mandated counseling are carried out in conjunction with the educational, psychological, and health disciplines.
The temporary Social Worker will be held accountable for the following responsibilities: Develop and implement intervention and prevention programs that assist in the reduction of at-risk students, including implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) utilizing evidenced- based interventions Participate on problem-solving teams in the school environment to support student success and collaborate with community agencies to promote accessibility of services to the school community and inclusion of student families Support the professional development of colleagues through referrals, collaboration with outside services, and linking services and intervention strategies to the classroom to enhance the student’s overall educational development Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and exercise sound, professional judgment especially in interactions with administration, colleagues, families, and students Prioritize student safety through consistent implementation of the Student Code of Conduct and school wide systems of management and discipline Personalize student supports through mastery and innovative use of curriculum supplements and technology resources, as available Advocate for the district’s vision and commit to our district’s common themes of equity, cultural competence, high expectations, developmental appropriateness, attention to individual students (including those with special needs), appropriate use of technology, and student assumption of responsibility Provide counseling services to students in both general and special education programs, using individual, group and classroom methodologies, along with consult services to faculty, co-team members, parents, and other appropriate parties regarding socio-cultural and emotional factors impacting the student’s learning experiences Perform diagnostic assessments for students needing initial evaluations, re-evaluations or special evaluations and participate in all meetings/conferences to determine eligibility for and adequacy of services on an annual or as-needed basis In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the temporary Social Worker must possess the following qualifications: Education Required: A graduate degree in social work from from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) A valid license or credential issued by the state licensing board, with the appropriate endorsement(s) for the role Completion of the CPS online application and teaching profile at cps.edu/teach

Temporary School Social Worker

Temporary School Social Worker

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