School Social Worker

Job Title: Non-Cat VI - Social Worker
Location: District - Elementary
Starting Salary Range: Non-Cat VI - $53,331 (commensurate with experience based on 30-step scale)
Date Posted: October 26th, 2026
Application Deadline: November 6th, 2026 (or until filled)

Terms of Employment: School Year Employee

Application Process: A completed online application is REQUIRED.
(See application instructions at www.jpsonline.org)

Job Description

Summary:
A school social worker supports student academic and emotional well-being by addressing social, emotional,
and behavioral barriers to learning. They serve as a liaison between students, families, schools, and
community resources, providing counseling, crisis intervention, and case management while collaborating
with teachers and administrators to create supportive learning environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual or group counseling for both students on your special education caseload as well as
  general education students as a response to intervention.
• Respond to students in crisis and conduct threat assessments to ensure their safety.
• Help students build social skills, self-esteem, and coping mechanisms to deal with life's challenges.
• Develop intervention strategies to increase academic success, which may include functional behavior
  assessments and behavior support plans.
• Facilitate communication between parents, the school, and community providers to access, mobilize,
  and coordinate services.
• Connect families with essential community resources.
• Work with families to help them understand their child's needs and participate effectively in their
  education.
• Conduct social work evaluations and participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings for
  students with special needs.
• Partner with teachers, administrators, and other staff to create comprehensive support plans and provide
  staff training on topics like classroom management and cultural sensitivity.
• Collaborate on district and building-level initiatives and policies, such as building leadership team,
  positive behavior intervention supports (PBIS), social-emotional learning curriculum, crisis response.
• Advocate for students' rights and needs within the school system and for the development of new or
  improved community resources.
  
  Note: The above description is intended to be illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be
  all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Notice of Nondiscrimination
The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The District's Non-discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy and Grievance Procedures are listed within Board Policy.