Probationary School Social Worker for 2025-2026 Middle School Level (5-8)
Start Date: September 1, 2025
General Responsibilities:
The School Social Worker will employ consultative skills to: work with teachers, parents, and school leaders to develop plans and strategies to improve students' academic performance and social emotional development.
Work as part of the student support service/mental health team at the building and district level.
Knowledge and use of research based interventions and culturally sensitive practices.
Promote and support tiered intervention programs and services to intervene both directly and indirectly with children's academic, behavioral and emotional problems.
Support social-emotional learning (SEL) initiatives.
Knowledge of and linkage to community-based agencies and resources available to students and families, where appropriate.
General Requirements:
New York State School Social Worker Certification
New York State social work licensure (LCSW, preferred).
A high degree of culturally responsive awareness and practices, knowledge on the educational impacts of trauma and creativity when it comes to addressing the needs of students.
Ability to be empathetic by caring, understanding, and cultivating an empowering environment for all students.
Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain rapport and trust with students, families, school personnel, and other community-based providers.
Strong organizational and communication skills to support student case and systems management as well as effectively engage students, parents, colleagues and the school community.
Ability to observe with skill and listen closely, make impartial and informed recommendations on behalf of students and families.
Creativity and insight into supporting multi-tiered systems of supports, interventions, and services.
Fully trained in crisis intervention/response such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) preferred or willingness to become trained.
Benefits and Salary:
As per the South Colonie Teachers Association Contract - at least Schedule 1, step 1 or $56,546.00 based on experience and transcripts. Competitive benefits.