Social Worker–Starr Elementary School, Grand Island Public Schools

Position Purpose

–  Under the general supervision of the Building Principal and Assistant Superintendent, to provide students, parents, administrators, and other teaching staff with individually-tailored advice and consultation to overcome personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to maximize the students’ learning experience.  Support the district attendance goals and work with parents and students to meet these goals.

Essential Functions

–  Conducts assessments, testing and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying learning or social interaction issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to overcome issues and maximize learning.

–  Performs casework services with students and parents to encourage parental understanding of, and participation in, overcoming social issues to maximize the educational experience of the student. .

–  Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed.

–  Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain individual student’s abilities and needs, including students with special needs, and to familiarize stakeholders with social work services.

–  Assists with the school district’s attendance goals.

–  Serves as ready resource to students and parents to provide counseling that will lead each student to increased personal growth, self-understanding, and behavioral management; serves as liaison between home and school.

–  Encourages parental involvement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.