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Full-time, (1.0 FTE) 7.25-hour day, 10-month, school calendar year position

+ Assist in promoting a positive environment within the classrooms and program and in promoting positive and cooperative working relationships

+ Assist school psychologist with the development of a social history of each student by obtaining information from parents and/or guardians and appropriate agencies

+ Evaluate and re-evaluate short-term behavioral and academic objectives on a regular basis throughout the school year

+ Provide counseling services for students in BOCES classrooms

+ Develop and maintain communication with the students’ teachers, school psychologist, parents, school guidance counselors, social workers and other appropriate agencies

+ Maintain files on students. Documentation should include time spent and general content of session and progress

+ Attend CSE meetings or other student support meetings as needed

+ Refer as necessary to Mental Health Services outside the school environment

+ Develop solutions focused outcomes for social, emotional, behavioral and academic issues as they arise

+ Assist with Therapeutic Crisis Intervention techniques (TCI) as needed

+ Carry out all other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Must possess a valid NYS Certification in School Social Worker and possess a Clinical or Master Social Worker License; Clinical Social Worker level is preferred

+ Therapeutic Crisis Intervention is required for all Special Education positions

+ Experience with students with special needs preferred

+ Must be able to work collaboratively with the classroom/program team

SALARY: Per Educational Association contract. Plus comprehensive benefit package

Job Number: 080 SPE25/26