Miami-Dade County Public Schools
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER 10M_TITLE I SUPPLEMENTAL(1910200)
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. The school social worker is a member of the student services team and is responsible for assisting all learners in developing their potential to grow academically, socially and emotionally. School social workers operate from an ecological perspective, having specialized knowledge, training and skills in viewing the whole child in their environmental context. Job Responsibilities/Tasks
Conducts formal or informal assessments of students’ individual strengths and needs. Develops or designs models of prevention and/or intervention aimed at improving school attendance, student academic achievement, behavior and/or social/emotional development. Provides individual, group and family counseling to address targeted problems interfering with students’ functioning and well being. Works with student truancy cases as determined by School Board Rule 6GX13-5A-1.04 utilizing social work expertise to create intervention plans to reduce poor attendance. Coordinates access to community resources that address the needs of the student and support students’ success. Provides consultation to facilitate an understanding of factors in the home, school, and community that affect students’ educational experiences. Advocates for compliance with student and family rights and responsibilities. Assists schools in creating and maintaining a safe school environment that promotes the development of cognitive, academic, emotional, and social growth among students. Seeks to extend knowledge, build skills, and stay abreast of current trends and best practice models. Minimum Qualification Requirements
Master’s degree in Social Work Current certification in School Social Work by the Florida Department of Education Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills Valid Florida driver’s license. Application Requirements
Personal information Current resume and work history Certification information Official SEALED transcripts Two professional references Starting Salary: $53,053.00 We are an equal opportunity employer.
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Miami-Dade County Public Schools, an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. The school social worker is a member of the student services team and is responsible for assisting all learners in developing their potential to grow academically, socially and emotionally. School social workers operate from an ecological perspective, having specialized knowledge, training and skills in viewing the whole child in their environmental context. Job Responsibilities/Tasks
Conducts formal or informal assessments of students’ individual strengths and needs. Develops or designs models of prevention and/or intervention aimed at improving school attendance, student academic achievement, behavior and/or social/emotional development. Provides individual, group and family counseling to address targeted problems interfering with students’ functioning and well being. Works with student truancy cases as determined by School Board Rule 6GX13-5A-1.04 utilizing social work expertise to create intervention plans to reduce poor attendance. Coordinates access to community resources that address the needs of the student and support students’ success. Provides consultation to facilitate an understanding of factors in the home, school, and community that affect students’ educational experiences. Advocates for compliance with student and family rights and responsibilities. Assists schools in creating and maintaining a safe school environment that promotes the development of cognitive, academic, emotional, and social growth among students. Seeks to extend knowledge, build skills, and stay abreast of current trends and best practice models. Minimum Qualification Requirements
Master’s degree in Social Work Current certification in School Social Work by the Florida Department of Education Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills Valid Florida driver’s license. Application Requirements
Personal information Current resume and work history Certification information Official SEALED transcripts Two professional references Starting Salary: $53,053.00 We are an equal opportunity employer.
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