School Social Worker at Buffalo United Charter School Position Available In Erie, New York

School Social Worker at Buffalo United Charter School National Heritage Academies – 3.2 Buffalo, NY Job Details Full-time $45,079 – $53,025 a year 1 day ago Qualifications School experience Master of Social Work Social Work License Special education Mid-level Master’s degree

Social Work Full Job Description School Information:

Located in Buffalo, NY, Buffalo United Charter School opened in 2004 and serves K-8 students every year. At Buffalo United, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Buffalo United Charter School click here .

Why Choose Buffalo United Charter School:

World class professional development and instructional materials. Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students. Safe learning environment. Competitive benefits at affordable rates. Strong leadership team driving success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, as well as progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings. Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, as well as monitor the students’ responses to the interventions identified. Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers. Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services. Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate the results to all team members in parent-friendly language Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services. Establish relationships with both students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning. Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process and collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning. Provide crisis intervention services. Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.

Qualifications:

Hold a master’s degree in social work; exceptions apply in North Carolina and Ohio Hold a valid social work license issued in the state you are applying for. Candidates for positions in Michigan must have state approval as a school social worker. Knowledge of special education processes and procedures is preferred. Candidates with experience working with at-risk students is preferred if applicable to the school. National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer. $45,079.00 to $53,025.00 / annually is the pay range for this role. Pay determination is based on experience, education,