School Social Worker Position Available In Southeastern Connecticut, Connecticut

School Social Worker
Norwich Public Schools
District-Wide – Norwich, Connecticut This job is also posted in Norwich Public School District
Job Details

Job ID:

5227599

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 10, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 25, 2026
Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

SCHOOL

SOCIAL WORKER

Qualifications:

Certified by CT State Dept of Education as a School Social Worker

Reports To:

Director of Special Education & Student Services

General Description:

The School Social Worker works with students, families and school staff around issues of behavioral, social and emotional concerns. They maintain a working relationship with collateral and community resources. They provide a safe environment that promotes social, emotional and behavioral health so students are better able to learn.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess students who are having social/emotional difficulties and develops an appropriate treatment plan using school and community resources
Provides crisis intervention services for students, their families and staff
Serves as a liaison between the school, home, and community agencies for the purpose of helping students both directly and indirectly with their academic achievement and social and emotional adjustment
Provides community outreach activities to assist students and families in need
Compiles social work notes on students and their families as appropriate
Demonstrates oral and written communication skills in an effective and responsible manner
Provides consultative services to school personnel and to families of students experiencing social, emotional and/or academic problems
Provides developmental and interpersonal skill building activities for students
Initiates, facilitates and/or provides follow-up with Family With Service Needs referrals and DCF inquiries/referrals
Assists school personnel and parents in dealing with attendance concerns
Provides individual and/or group therapy
Attends and participates in educational planning including Planning and Placement Team and Section 504 meetings
Participates in personnel development activities which lead to improved job performance
Participates on the Child Study Team and accepts Case Management assignments
Adheres to the NASW professional code of ethics
Knowledgeable of DSM diagnosis and how it affects student behavior
Possesses a basic knowledge of psychotropic medications and their effects
Performs other duties and responsibilities as directed or assigned

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions:

The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Employment that may be required of positions in this class. Norwich Public School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.
Performing the job duties of this position requires the following physical demands: reaching, some lifting, standing, walking, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, and/or crawling.
Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment
Occasional exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather
Must be physically able to successfully complete PMT training

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be determined by the contract between the Norwich Board of Education and the Norwich Teachers League.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of support services.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$52,663 to $101,884 Per Year