Social Worker

Purpose: The School Social Worker provides social-emotional, behavioral, mental health, and family support services to promote student success. This position identifies and addresses barriers to learning through direct services, interventions, consultation, and coordination of school and community resources. To accomplish these tasks, the School Social Worker must work closely with students, families, staff, administration, and community partners of Seaman Schools.

Responsible to: Building Principal and Director of Special Services

Classification of Employment: Exempt/Professional

Date: October 2026

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.

• Current and valid Kansas social work license issued by the Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board at the LMSW or LSCSW level.

• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, mental health, behavioral interventions, and trauma-responsive practices.

• Knowledge of student support systems, educational regulations, and intervention processes.

• Ability to provide individual and group social work services within the scope of professional licensure.

• Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to establish positive relationships with students, families, school personnel, and community agencies.

• Experience working with children and adolescents in educational, clinical, or community settings preferred.

• Essential Functions:

1. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Assess social, emotional, behavioral, family, and environmental factors that may affect student learning and development.

• Provide individual and group interventions, counseling, and social-emotional skill development within the scope of professional licensure.

• Develop, implement, and monitor student interventions and support plans based on identified needs.

• Collaborate with school personnel, families, and community providers to coordinate services and support student success.

• Participate in student evaluations, educational planning, MTSS, and other collaborative problem-solving processes.

• Provide consultation and support regarding student behavior, mental health, crisis response, and social-emotional development.

• Coordinate wraparound services and connect students and families with appropriate school and community resources.

• Support prevention and intervention efforts related to attendance, student engagement, bullying, behavior, and school climate.

• Respond appropriately to student mental health concerns and crisis situations in accordance with district procedures.

• Maintain accurate documentation of services, interventions, student progress, referrals, and required reports.

• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and compliance with applicable laws, ethical standards, and district policies.

• Demonstrate professionalism, sound judgment, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively with diverse student and family needs.

2. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout school buildings as required.

• Ability to use computers, office equipment, and technology necessary to perform assigned duties.

• Ability to work in school environments with frequent interruptions, noise, and varying student needs.

• Ability to maintain emotional control, exercise sound judgment, and respond appropriately during stressful or crisis situations.

• May require travel between district buildings and community locations.

• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

General Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and indirect social work services to address students' social-emotional, behavioral, mental health, and family-related needs.

• Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate with special education teachers, general education staff, families, and related service providers to identify and address students’ social-emotional and behavioral needs, including assisting with the development and implementation of appropriate interventions and supports.

• Provide direct specially designed instruction and services to students in the areas of social-emotional and behavioral development, as identified in the student’s IEP, including instruction, skill development, progress monitoring, and support for behavioral goals.

• Conduct assessments, interviews, observations, and other activities to identify barriers to student learning and success for students identified with special needs and/or general education students.

• Develop and implement individual and group interventions, behavioral supports, and student support plans for students identified with special needs and/or general education students.

• Participate in student support teams, evaluations, educational planning, and intervention processes.

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and other professionals to support student learning, behavior, attendance, and well-being.

• Provide crisis intervention, mental health support, and consultation in accordance with professional standards and district procedures.

• Build positive relationships with families and coordinate wraparound services through school and community resources.

• Support district and building initiatives related to student wellness, positive behavior, attendance, and school climate.

• Maintain accurate records, progress monitoring data, and documentation required for student services and applicable reimbursement programs.

• Participate in professional development, district committees, and staff training as assigned.

• Maintain professional licensure and comply with applicable laws, ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and district policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Director of Special Services consistent with the position.