Position Title

School Social Worker

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$54,182 - $61,066 prorated to amount of service

Job Description

LOCATION:          Special Education – Multiple Locations

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide social work counseling services in the individual, group and consultant setting, and as directed by student Individual Education Programs. Student populations served include elementary, middle and high school ages identified with deafness and hard of hearing or multiple disabilities. The potential to serve other disabilities is also possible in this position. Sign language skills are preferred, but training will be offered to strong candidates, if necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assessment, case management, counseling and referral for youth and families.
2. Consultation and collaboration with teachers and administrators.

Job Qualifications

1. Valid NYS School Social Worker certificate
2. LCSW preferred
3. Strong clinical experience with youth and families.
4. American sign language a plus.

The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.

Application Procedure

SALARY:  BOCES employee salary commensurate with experience and in accordance with contract language.

CLOSING DATE:  Posting will remain open until positions have been filled. 

Job Category

All Other Certified/Licensure Positions

Job Location

Capital District Region

Additional Information