Tolland High School
School Social Worker Job at Tolland High School in Tolland
Tolland High School, Tolland, CT, US, 06084
Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Social Worker
Date Posted:
6/24/2025
Location:
Tolland Intermediate School
Date Available:
08/26/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Job Title: School Social Worker - LEAP Program
Location: Tolland Intermediate School and Tolland Middle School
Program: Learners Excelling and Progressing (LEAP)
Reports To: Pupil Services Administrator
Position Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled School Social Worker to join our team. The School Social Worker for the LEAP program will provide specialized social-emotional and behavioral support to students with identified disabilities. This role focuses on helping students overcome barriers to learning by addressing their social, emotional, and behavioral needs within a specialized educational setting. The social worker will collaborate with educators, families, and community resources to promote student success across Tolland's district-wide LEAP program.
Key Responsibilities:
Population Served:
Students within the LEAP program at Tolland Intermediate, Middle, and High Schools who have social-emotional and/or behavioral disabilities that significantly impact their educational progress.
EOE
Student Support Services/School Social Worker
Date Posted:
6/24/2025
Location:
Tolland Intermediate School
Date Available:
08/26/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Job Title: School Social Worker - LEAP Program
Location: Tolland Intermediate School and Tolland Middle School
Program: Learners Excelling and Progressing (LEAP)
Reports To: Pupil Services Administrator
Position Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled School Social Worker to join our team. The School Social Worker for the LEAP program will provide specialized social-emotional and behavioral support to students with identified disabilities. This role focuses on helping students overcome barriers to learning by addressing their social, emotional, and behavioral needs within a specialized educational setting. The social worker will collaborate with educators, families, and community resources to promote student success across Tolland's district-wide LEAP program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct social work services, including counseling and crisis intervention, to students identified through MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) or other behavioral referral processes
- Lead or co-lead small group and classroom-based sessions focused on emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and pro-social skills
- Conduct assessments to identify student needs and develop individualized support plans.
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and special education staff to create and implement strategies that support students' access to the curriculum.
- Serve on MTSS team, crisis intervention teams, and support de-escalation strategies
- Support positive behavioral interventions and facilitate social skills development.
- Serve as a liaison between the school, families, and community agencies to coordinate services and resources.
- Participate in Planning and Placement Team meetings, offering social-emotional and behavioral insights and recommendations.
- Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all district policies and procedures.
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program, LICSW preferred.
- School Social Worker Certification
- Experience working with children and adolescents with social-emotional and behavioral disabilities preferred.
- Strong knowledge of special education laws, behavioral interventions, and counseling techniques.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Population Served:
Students within the LEAP program at Tolland Intermediate, Middle, and High Schools who have social-emotional and/or behavioral disabilities that significantly impact their educational progress.
EOE