Social Worker - Districtwide

Social Worker - Districtwide New Fairfield Public Schools - 4.0 New Fairfield, CT Job Details 21 hours ago Qualifications Emotional support in crisis intervention Student caseload management Student emotional support Family collaboration in education Mental health interventions Emotional learning instruction Community resource utilization for student support Clinical case management notes Mid-level School-based behavioral health Support services coordination in school social work Collaboration with other professionals for student support Support groups Working with students Social-emotional learning (SEL) support in special education Positive school culture development Trauma-informed therapy Restorative justice disciplinary approach Adolescents Working with families Working with individuals with mental health conditions Social-emotional development (child development components) Special education record keeping Social work care coordination School counseling services facilitation Family communication in school social work Classroom community building Student progress notes Student case documentation in school social work Group therapy instruction

Full Job Description JobID:

4627

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Social Worker Date Posted:

6/26/2026

Location:

Districtwide

POSITION

School Social Worker SCHOOL:

Districtwide Responsibilities will include: Provide individual and group counseling services to students Support students through therapeutic interventions, daily check-ins, crisis response, and social-emotional skill development Develop and implement individualized student support plans focused on attendance, engagement, self-regulation, coping skills, and successful school participation Collaborate with students, families, teachers, administrators, outside providers, and community agencies to coordinate services and support student success Support students experiencing school avoidance and social-emotional challenges Maintain accurate case documentation, progress notes, and records in accordance with district expectations, ethical standards, and state/federal regulations Promote a positive, inclusive, and therapeutic learning environment that fosters student resilience, belonging, and long-term success

QUALIFICATIONS

Valid Connecticut Certification:

School Social Worker (071) required; Experience working with adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, school avoidance, behavioral challenges, and social-emotional needs preferred Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, crisis intervention, restorative practices, and therapeutic counseling approaches Strong understanding of special education processes, student support systems, and school-based mental health services Commitment to fostering an inclusive, student-centered, and strengths-based educational environment

SALARY:

Per NFEA Contract