Fort Osage School District
Licensed Master Social Worker (26-27 School Year)
Fort Osage School District, Independence, Missouri, United States, 64053
Licensed social worker position for our alternative programing, housed at Lewis & Clark Academy, working with students inall grades in our alternate programs. Duties in this role will include case management and counseling, as well as partnerships and plans with parents, students and staff to foster healthy relationships and meet individual goals. Lewis and Clark Academy serves a diverse population and staff must demonstrate a high level of empathy, sensistivity and work well under pressure.
This position receives district retirement contributions and is eligible for district paid health insurance. This is a 5-day, 7.5 hour position, scheduled on a 189 work calendar, with 6 paid holidays. Position begins August 2026. Starting pay is $33.05/hour, but previous social work experience (in schools or other related fields) will increase placement on the salary schedule. Applicants with a clinical license will receive an additional stipend amount.
MastersDegree in Social Workrequired with a current license in the state of Missouri.Experience in the field or working with at-risk populations preferred.
This position reports to the building principal(s).
Purpose The job of Social Worker is done for the purpose/s of providing services to children and families;ensuring operation in compliance with local, state and/or federal requirements; providing informationon services available to eligible students and families and conveying information regarding schooland/or district activities, procedures and referring families to other agencies.
Essential Functions
Assesses student and family needs (e.g. financial, medical, parenting skills, transportation, etc.) forthe purpose of developing and implementing individualized plans of services to supporteducational objectives.
Coordinates trainings for parents and/or students (e.g. parenting skills, community resources, districtprograms, social skill development, etc.) for the purpose of assisting parents in maintaining apositive home environment, building relationships between family and district and supportingchild's educational program.
Coordinates activities with a variety of outside services agencies, school sites, etc. (e.g. mentalhealth, probation, medical, etc.) for the purpose of providing referrals for families and/or students.
Maintains confidential and non confidential case records (e.g. manuals, electronic files, records,etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with local, state and federal
Mediates conflicts between parents, teachers and/or students for the purpose of resolving issuesthat could impede student's educational success.
Monitors student attendance, transportation, and other indicators of potential student problems(e.g. lack of sufficient food, shelter, clothes, mental health, etc.) for the purpose of identifying theneed of family support so that community resources may be referred.
Participates in meetings internal and external to the district (e.g. IEPs, Professional Development, Homeless Coordination Committee, Ministerial Alliance, home visits, etc.) for the purpose ofconveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions, meet the needs of thestudents, and reduce potential barries for homeless children and youth.
Provides a wide variety of services (e.g. one-on-one and group sessions, crisis interventions, etc.) forthe purpose of helping students deal with difficult situations interfering with their learning.
Responds to requests for intervention in situations that could negatively impact the student'seducation plan for the purpose of addressing needs of the student.
Responds to all inquiries (e.g. administration, staff, students, parents, etc.) for the purpose ofproviding information on district support services and/or educational programs.
Serves as a connection between the school district and student families for the purpose ofproviding a caring service that results in a successful student and a better family environment.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effectivefunctioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to effect the organization’s services.
Work Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.
Clearances Criminal Background Check
Family Care Registry
FLSA Status Exempt
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This position receives district retirement contributions and is eligible for district paid health insurance. This is a 5-day, 7.5 hour position, scheduled on a 189 work calendar, with 6 paid holidays. Position begins August 2026. Starting pay is $33.05/hour, but previous social work experience (in schools or other related fields) will increase placement on the salary schedule. Applicants with a clinical license will receive an additional stipend amount.
MastersDegree in Social Workrequired with a current license in the state of Missouri.Experience in the field or working with at-risk populations preferred.
This position reports to the building principal(s).
Purpose The job of Social Worker is done for the purpose/s of providing services to children and families;ensuring operation in compliance with local, state and/or federal requirements; providing informationon services available to eligible students and families and conveying information regarding schooland/or district activities, procedures and referring families to other agencies.
Essential Functions
Assesses student and family needs (e.g. financial, medical, parenting skills, transportation, etc.) forthe purpose of developing and implementing individualized plans of services to supporteducational objectives.
Coordinates trainings for parents and/or students (e.g. parenting skills, community resources, districtprograms, social skill development, etc.) for the purpose of assisting parents in maintaining apositive home environment, building relationships between family and district and supportingchild's educational program.
Coordinates activities with a variety of outside services agencies, school sites, etc. (e.g. mentalhealth, probation, medical, etc.) for the purpose of providing referrals for families and/or students.
Maintains confidential and non confidential case records (e.g. manuals, electronic files, records,etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with local, state and federal
Mediates conflicts between parents, teachers and/or students for the purpose of resolving issuesthat could impede student's educational success.
Monitors student attendance, transportation, and other indicators of potential student problems(e.g. lack of sufficient food, shelter, clothes, mental health, etc.) for the purpose of identifying theneed of family support so that community resources may be referred.
Participates in meetings internal and external to the district (e.g. IEPs, Professional Development, Homeless Coordination Committee, Ministerial Alliance, home visits, etc.) for the purpose ofconveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions, meet the needs of thestudents, and reduce potential barries for homeless children and youth.
Provides a wide variety of services (e.g. one-on-one and group sessions, crisis interventions, etc.) forthe purpose of helping students deal with difficult situations interfering with their learning.
Responds to requests for intervention in situations that could negatively impact the student'seducation plan for the purpose of addressing needs of the student.
Responds to all inquiries (e.g. administration, staff, students, parents, etc.) for the purpose ofproviding information on district support services and/or educational programs.
Serves as a connection between the school district and student families for the purpose ofproviding a caring service that results in a successful student and a better family environment.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effectivefunctioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a small work unit; monitoring budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to effect the organization’s services.
Work Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.
Clearances Criminal Background Check
Family Care Registry
FLSA Status Exempt
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