School Social Worker

School Social Worker Bullhead City Elementary School District Bullhead Life Academy Alternative School - Bullhead City, Arizona This job is also posted in Bullhead City Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5749887

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 15, 2026 Job Description

TITLE:

School Social Worker

QUALIFICATIONS

1.

Master's Degree:

Official transcripts documenting a master's or more advanced degree from an accredited institution. 2. Current School Social Worker certification with appropriate endorsements as set by the Arizona Department of Education. 3. Positive recommendations from past employers and/or training institutions. Alternative to the above qualifications as the Governing Board finds appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO

Principal/Director of Special Education

WORKS CLOSELY WITH

Life Academy Teachers and Director of Educational Services

JOB GOAL

To support the academic, social, and emotional success of all students by providing targeted therapeutic interventions, crisis management, and supportive counseling. The School Social Worker acts as a vital liaison between the school, families, and community resources to remove barriers to learning and foster a safe, inclusive, and multi-cultural educational environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

This list represents the essential tasks performed by the position. These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 1. Facilitate responsive services through effective use of small group and individual support (i.e. grief and loss, family changes, self-management, peer mediation social skills, academic/organizational skills, emotion management/stress management). 2. Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to create comprehensive support plans for students. 3. Coordinate with external agencies and community resources to provide additional services to students. 4. Offer crisis intervention as needed, addressing urgent mental health or safety concerns. 5. Facilitate and/or coordinate training for staff and families for the purpose of recognizing risk factors, strategies to support student socioemotional development, and relevant topics to increase student success and well-being. 6. Maintain accurate and confidential records of student interactions and progress. 7. Provide documentation and data by facilitating and completing accurate and comprehensive reports, surveys and needs assessments as required by the School Safety Grant. 8. Participates in school, District, and ADE based meetings and training. 9. Demonstrates professional knowledge and engages in ongoing professional development in accordance with the National Association of Social Work Standards and ADE 10. Serves as a member of multidisciplinary teams to support academic success and social emotional wellbeing including, but not limited to, Threat Management Team, Teacher Assistance Team, and School Safety Program Team (SSPT). 11. Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective function of the District.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

A maximum of 174 working days per school year. Salary and workdays to be established by the Board approved schedules.

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Staff.

JOB TYPE

Full-time, flex schedule 4-5 days per week

BENEFITS

Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life Insurance Retirement plan Gym Membership

SALARY RANGE

$45,500.00 to $50,500.00

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$45,500 to $50,500 Per Year