School Social Worker

School Social Worker Richmond City Public SchoolsCulture, Climate, and Student Services -

Richmond, Virginia Job Details Job ID:

5783207

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Job Title:

School Social Worker Grade Level/Terms of Employment:

Teacher's salary scale / 11 Month (230 days)

Contract FLSA Status:

Exempt Work Location:

Culture, Climate, and Student Services Immediate Supervisor:

Senior Social Worker General Description:

Provide specialized social work services to students and families to support student social-emotional development and academic progress; provide counseling, referrals, assessment, and consultative services to support students experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral challenges that interfere with school success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists families in connecting with a full range of community support resources. Provides support to enhance students' social-emotional learning and development. Serves as a designated Attendance Officer. Assesses the home and neighborhood environments of students to determine eligibility for special education services or other school-based supports. Shares findings with eligibility committees and participates in meetings of the School-Based Intervention Team as needed Conducts interviews to obtain social history information and prepares reports about assessment interviews. Attends and participates in Child Study and team meetings, as necessary, and investigates issues that surface through School Referral Forms. Conducts home visits as necessary during assessments and investigations. Reviews student records, maintains copies of all reports in an orderly fashion, and submits monthly activity and travel reports. Serves on school crisis team and refers students to, and serves as liaison with, outside agencies such as the social services bureau, juvenile probation, juvenile detention, and the juvenile court. Counsels students and parents concerning living and learning environments and assists in diagnosing or supporting students' specialized needs. Assists students in gaining vocational experiences. Performs other related tasks as required.

Qualifications:

Pupil Personnel Services License with an endorsement in school social work and completion of a two-year Master's Degree program from an accredited school of social work. A minimum of one year of successful experience as a school social worker is preferred. Bilingual - fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required. Excellent communication, organizational, public relations, and presentation skills are required. Must have experience and/or demonstrate a willingness to work with diverse students, parents, and communities. Must have the ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, teachers, and administrators. Must have the ability to work in a cooperative, collaborative manner with administrators, teachers, parents, and other professionals about student problems and appropriate change strategies. Must be able to establish appropriate networks with school programs, community agencies, and resources to provide essential services for families and children. Ability to work with students who have had a history of academic, attendance, and behavioral challenges required.

Necessary Special Requirements:

Valid Virginia driver's license and willingness to use personal automobile.

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants (including RPS employees) must submit an online application.

Please access the website at:

www.rvaschools.net Please upload the following information with your application: a current resume, a Master's degree transcript, and a copy of your license. Three reference names and contact information will be required if you progress to the interview step of the selection process. Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment. EOE.

Position Type:

Full-Time Salary:

$66,192 to $123,150 Per Year Job Requirements Contact Information