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Long Term Sub Social Worker
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What they do
A Family, School, or General Social Worker provides specialized assistance to vulnerable families and children. Intervenes in crisis situations; evaluates individual and family needs, helps clients get access to health care, mental health care or social services such as housing assistance. Advocates for clients and provides follow up visits. May work with teachers, parents and school administrators to help students improve academically and deal with social issues such as bullying.
$74,425 / year median in Connecticut
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Long Term Sub Social Worker
Avon Board of Education
Avon Middle School - Avon, Connecticut This job is also posted in Avon Board of Education
Job Details
Job ID:
5904355
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Re-Posted:
Sep 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 27, 2026
Job Description
AVON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
For External Applicants applying for a position. Applicants must complete all required fields of the application, as well as upload documents in support of their application, these include a cover letter specific to the position, an up-to-date resume, copies of any certifications, copies of any college/university transcripts, as well as three letters of reference dated within the last year for full consideration.
Position Title:
Long Term Substitute School Social Worker Qualifications:
Meets criteria for employment within a CT public school as Social Worker Degree from an accredidated college or university in Social Work or Psychology
Reports to: Director of Pupil Services and/or designee
Compensation:
In accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the association and the Board of Education.
Work Year:
August 27, 2027 with end date to be determined
Responsibilities:
Provides social skills instruction and reinforcement within both formal (i.e. small-group) and informal (i.e. activity-based) structures
Observes, collects data, and evaluates (as appropriate) students' progress toward achieving IEP goals and objectives
Implements effective behavioral strategies and techniques for the purpose of facilitating appropriate social interactions between identified students and their typical peers
Works with staff to modify and accommodate students with special needs to facilitate their access to activities, field trips, recreational opportunities, etc.
Supervises paraprofessional staff to support student participation (as necessary)
Performs other duties as appropriate and assigned by the Director of Pupil Services or his/her Designee
Position Type:
Full-Time