Sample school social worker job description
[SCHOOL] is seeking a talented and compassionate school social worker to join our collaborative, student-centered community. As a key part of an interdisciplinary team, you will partner with students, teachers, parents, and staff to develop creative solutions to individual, group, and school-wide behavior and performance issues. Core duties will include: enhancing individual growth, promoting positive self-image, providing services for children with learning disabilities, offering social skills development services, and facilitating outside support.
Objectives of this role
Promote respect, dignity, independence, and self-regulation for all learners
Provide targeted emotional and social support services as needed
Enable equitable educational opportunities for all students
Connect students, parents, teachers, and administrators with relevant resources
Ensure that students are mentally, physically, and emotionally prepared for the classroom
Develop proactive educational programs that meet the needs of the student body
Responsibilities
Provide daily psychosocial support to students through individual and group counseling
Conduct assessments to determine factors affecting student performance and behavior
Advise teachers and staff on how to best meet a student’s social-emotional needs
Collaborate with parents and outside providers to coordinate appropriate support services
Maintain progress records for all support services provided by the school
Assist the school in running educational and therapeutic programs
Obtain additional resources from the district and community as needed
Skills and qualifications
Social work registration, certification, or licensing, depending on local or national regulations
Supervised experience, whether through a college course, apprenticeship, or training
Knowledge of clinical interventions and the ability to apply them to individual situations
Excellent oral and written communication, empathy, and superb interpersonal skills
Ability to pass a background check, including drug and alcohol screenings
Commitment to ethical conduct, local reporting laws, and the welfare of children
Preferred qualifications
1–2 years of social work experience relevant to the age group served
Background in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, character education, or counseling
A growth mindset and collaborative approach to meeting student needs
Patience and flexibility
