Social Worker – Districtwide Position Available In St. Louis, Missouri

Social Worker – Districtwide 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars Overland, MO 63114 2025-2026 School Year (

Posted:

06/25/2025)

POSITION

Social Worker

LOCATION

District-Wide

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) is required and Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) is preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred. Application Submission Procedure – External Candidates To ensure full consideration, please complete our online application, https://www.ritenourschools.org/departments/human-resources/employmentjob-listings Applications are accepted only through this process-mailed or emailed application materials will not be considered. Upload letter of interest and resume. All documents are required-partial or incomplete application materials will not be considered or reviewed; please make sure that all documents are uploaded appropriately. Application Submission Procedure – Internal Candidates To ensure full consideration, please complete the online application.

Navigate to https:

//www.ritenourschools.org/departments/human-resources/employmentjob-listings Click on Internal Applicants . New applicants will then create an internal profile by clicking Yes, I am an employee . Click on your initials in the top right corner, select Internal Job Settings , and verify your employee status to access internal job postings. Once logged in, click on “Job Listings” and apply for the position

SALARY:

Certified Teacher Salary Schedule

DEADLINE

Open until filled. Interviews begin immediately upon submission of the application.

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE

: Social Worker (Bilingual preferred) Facilitates student school adjustment for maximum educational benefit by helping to identify and resolve social and emotional problems.

REPORTS TO

: School Principal EXAMPLE(S) of

WORK PERFORMED

: Assigned areas of responsibilities and buildings of the district. Provides assistance to teachers and parents in understanding student needs or problems. On request, attends parent-teacher or IEP conferences to help in understanding the student’s needs. Serves as a consultant to teachers, parents and administrative personnel on student issues affecting social adjustment, behavioral functioning and overall welfare. Serves as a resource person to refer children and their families to community agencies and maintains contact with the agency while children are being served. Provides information to teachers regarding the signs of suspected abuse/neglect and the procedures to follow in making referrals to the Division of Family Services. Visits schools and classrooms to observe students, collect data, and to work with teachers. Makes home visits and telephone calls to obtain or disseminate information. Transports students and or their families to and from providers if other transportation is not available. Engages in individual student or student and parent counseling. Develops programs and conducts group counseling for students. Assists administrators in investigating student attendance and behavior problems. Develops and conducts in-service for programs for parent groups, teachers and other personnel. Represents the District at professional meetings and conferences. Able to interpret District objectives and policies to the public. Keeps activity records and provides monthly statistical report for the social work supervisor. Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

: (•) (•) When a specific assignment has additional or different

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

requirements, the differences will be discussed at the time of assignment. Regular attendance is required to provide support to the students and professional staff. Requires travel to work sites within the district. Reads and interprets test results such as I.Q. achievement and personality inventories. Reads and interprets correspondence, reports, legal documents, etc. for administrative purposes. Develops information for written reports and correspondence to officials inside and outside the district. Discusses individual student programs with teachers, principals, and parents. Conducts individual or group meetings. Communicates with employees, parents, suppliers, etc. via telephone. Reviews written documents, test results, and other materials for administrative purposes. Physical Demands (Strength) Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or Exerts greater than negligible up to 10 pounds constantly.

NOTE:

includes personal movement and sitting some of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and

ABILITIES

:

Vocational Preparation :

(Experience) Experience in a school setting or in secondary practice. Experience in dealing with problems of children and their families. Experience in both casework and group work techniques.

Education Preparation :

(Formal and Informal) Master of Social Work degree required Bilingual preferred