Colorado Springs School District 11
Social Worker (25-26 SY)
Colorado Springs School District 11, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
SALARY INFORMATION
Teachers (including Psychologists, Occupational, Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Counselors) hired into D11 are placed on the appropriate lane and step of the teacher salary schedule based on two factors which include:
a) the educational background of the applicant and b) the number of years of prior job related experience (the maximum credit granted is 14 years provided the experience occurred in the last 15 years).
The minimum in-hire salary for a this position is $50,500/yr and the maximum salary is $78,301/yr
The salary may change according to the schedule adopted by the Board of Education for the 25-26 contract year. If the Teacher works part-time, the salary will be adjusted based on their Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) and start date.
BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY
This position is eligible for benefits. Benefits include the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, District Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Voluntary Long-term Disability, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program.
POSTING CLOSE DATE
This posting will close once the position has been filled.
JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:
A School Social Worker will provide quality services and expertise on issues ranging from program design to intervention with individual students within the scope of their professional training and licensure. Staff members who fill this position will primarily participate in the development and implementation of IEP service plans to support the social/emotional growth of students. In addition to providing IEP/Special Education services, the Social Worker will link child-serving and community agencies to the schools and families to support the child's academic, emotional, behavioral, and social success. Displays personal qualities which are appropriate for a professional, such as: maintaining professional ethics and confidentiality; openness to learning from others: accepts constructive criticism/feedback. This position can also support the implementation of PBS and other school wide interventions to promote positive student outcomes and can track data to monitor progress of RtI/PBIS interventions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Delivers Special Education Services including, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, counseling services and participation in IEP process. Ensures compliance with Special Education laws in the area of social/emotional issues. • Counsels/teaches students individually and in groups. Assists with social, emotional and behavioral problems. Uses a variety of techniques to achieve improvement. • Coordinates school, home and community services toward solutions of students' problems through the use of RtI and PBIS. Maintains liaison between school, family and community agencies and assists in better use of services available to students, families and school. • Consults with administrators, teachers, support staff, other colleagues and parents. Assists in developing positive behavior interventions. Suggests strategies for managing conflict and providing behavior supports. • Provides crisis intervention services regarding child abuse, suicide/threat assessments and family emergencies. • Gathers, integrates and interprets information relative to student behavior related to learning. • May serve as the school based Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) coordinator. Coordination of PBS to include teaching school-wide social skills, behavioral expectations, observation of students, reinforcement systems, data collection/analysis and behavioral interventions in all three tiers. Schedules meetings, completes follow up and collaborates with Team members. • May serve as coordinator and/or participant on the RtI/PBIS problem solving team to help identify high risk students. Develops evidence-based prevention/intervention strategies to address social/emotional and behavioral issues. Collaborates with RtI/PBIS Team members through the Problem Solving Process • May meet on a regular basis for clinical supervision/case management review • Performs related record keeping including Medicaid • Participates in required in-service trainings and meetings
OTHER DUTIES • Performs other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
• Knowledge of Special Education regulations and process as applied to the needs of the students • Knowledge of RtI/PBIS, including Problem Solving Team Process, progress monitoring and data analysis • Knowledge of child and adolescent social/emotional development • Knowledge of general organization and functions of a public school system • Ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict with students, parents, and community groups • Good organization and communication skills • Demonstrates accomplishments in keeping professionally current • Knowledge of data collection and the ability to interpret data • Knowledge of research supported interventions related to academic, social and behavioral concerns • Ability to be flexible in order to meet the unique needs of the assignment
QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduate degree in Social Work • Two years of experience in school setting. • Appropriate State licensure.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to Principal and Special Education Executive Director Social Workers who work less than full time in a given school shall meet with the school principal to prioritize job functions.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in schools.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is mostly sedentary with periods of light physical activity. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, poles or ropes; bend, kneel and crouch; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; and physically restrain students. The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
A COMPLETE PRE-REGISTRATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING (Must be attached in
My Applications
):
( **Current D11 Teachers and SSPs require Resume, Cover Letter and Letters of Recommendation)
**A completed online submission
**An up-to-date professional resume.
Please ensure that your resume includes both months and years for all certified work experience. These dates will only be reviewed once for your salary offer.
*A legible copy of all official college transcripts .
Please provide ALL Transcripts, Bachelor's level and above.
Compensation offers will be reviewed once for credits related to your salary offer.
**Three letters of recommendation; 2 professional, 1 collegial (must be within the last two years)
**Cover Letter
*A legible copy of your teaching license(s)
*Alternative Licensure Candidates (Teacher in Residence); Statement of Eligibility, must provide copy of passing PRAXIS II scores
*Student Teachers:
must provide copy of passing PRAXIS II scores and current transcripts
Transcripts or PRAXIS II Scores will be required for all applicants teaching out of content area per CDE Requirements
To upload documents into your application, click on the blue FAQ Sheet link on our Employment webpage. It is located on the Teacher Opportunities page and should be read before you begin. Any uploaded documents will carry over to future applications in D11.
Our Talent Management Compensation Team uses the transcripts, resume, and applications to determine where the applicant is placed on the salary schedule, so please make sure your application is complete.
Compensation uses these to ensure equity within our salary setting processes and to compare the candidate's years of experience and education to the requirements of the job description. Compensable factors are inclusive of education and work experience.
Factors for determining pay at the minimum value of the pay range
Job descriptions define the minimum requirements the applicant must meet to be eligible for the job. Applicants that do not meet the minimum requirements should not be considered as potential candidates. Salaries for applicants that meet the minimum requirements of the job will be set at the minimum of the pay range for the job.
NOTE: *Lanes
for Teachers are determined by the transcripts provided. Grades
for Educational Support Professional's and Exec Pro's are determined by the Salary Schedule by Job Title *Steps
for all are determined by their experience listed on the application and resume.
Factors for determining pay above the minimum value of the pay range
Teachers receive a maximum of 14 years' experience (and experience must be within the last 15 years). Years of experience are reviewed on the application and resume. Please view " How Your Compensation is Determined " resource for further details.
Education Support Professional and Exec Pro's are placed on the appropriate step according to their experience. Please view the " How Your Compensation is Determined " resource.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
School District 11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to disability, need for special education services (whether actual or perceived), race, creed, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or protected activity in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any harassment/discrimination of students and/or staff, based on the aforementioned protected areas, will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the school principal, D11 administrator/supervisor or D11 nondiscrimination compliance/grievance coordinator.
NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR, the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Ombudservices, has been designated to coordinate compliance with: Equal Pay Act of 1963, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Amended, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Title IX - Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For additional information, please contact the District 11 Office of Equal Opportunity Programs & Ombudservices at 1115 North El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2599 , Phone: 719-520-2288, FAX: 719-520-2442
The following Board policies address nondiscrimination in District 11:
AC
,
AC-R
,
GBA
,
GBAA
,
JBB
,
JBB-R
Teachers (including Psychologists, Occupational, Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Counselors) hired into D11 are placed on the appropriate lane and step of the teacher salary schedule based on two factors which include:
a) the educational background of the applicant and b) the number of years of prior job related experience (the maximum credit granted is 14 years provided the experience occurred in the last 15 years).
The minimum in-hire salary for a this position is $50,500/yr and the maximum salary is $78,301/yr
The salary may change according to the schedule adopted by the Board of Education for the 25-26 contract year. If the Teacher works part-time, the salary will be adjusted based on their Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) and start date.
BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY
This position is eligible for benefits. Benefits include the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, District Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Voluntary Long-term Disability, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program.
POSTING CLOSE DATE
This posting will close once the position has been filled.
JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:
A School Social Worker will provide quality services and expertise on issues ranging from program design to intervention with individual students within the scope of their professional training and licensure. Staff members who fill this position will primarily participate in the development and implementation of IEP service plans to support the social/emotional growth of students. In addition to providing IEP/Special Education services, the Social Worker will link child-serving and community agencies to the schools and families to support the child's academic, emotional, behavioral, and social success. Displays personal qualities which are appropriate for a professional, such as: maintaining professional ethics and confidentiality; openness to learning from others: accepts constructive criticism/feedback. This position can also support the implementation of PBS and other school wide interventions to promote positive student outcomes and can track data to monitor progress of RtI/PBIS interventions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Delivers Special Education Services including, Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, counseling services and participation in IEP process. Ensures compliance with Special Education laws in the area of social/emotional issues. • Counsels/teaches students individually and in groups. Assists with social, emotional and behavioral problems. Uses a variety of techniques to achieve improvement. • Coordinates school, home and community services toward solutions of students' problems through the use of RtI and PBIS. Maintains liaison between school, family and community agencies and assists in better use of services available to students, families and school. • Consults with administrators, teachers, support staff, other colleagues and parents. Assists in developing positive behavior interventions. Suggests strategies for managing conflict and providing behavior supports. • Provides crisis intervention services regarding child abuse, suicide/threat assessments and family emergencies. • Gathers, integrates and interprets information relative to student behavior related to learning. • May serve as the school based Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) coordinator. Coordination of PBS to include teaching school-wide social skills, behavioral expectations, observation of students, reinforcement systems, data collection/analysis and behavioral interventions in all three tiers. Schedules meetings, completes follow up and collaborates with Team members. • May serve as coordinator and/or participant on the RtI/PBIS problem solving team to help identify high risk students. Develops evidence-based prevention/intervention strategies to address social/emotional and behavioral issues. Collaborates with RtI/PBIS Team members through the Problem Solving Process • May meet on a regular basis for clinical supervision/case management review • Performs related record keeping including Medicaid • Participates in required in-service trainings and meetings
OTHER DUTIES • Performs other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
• Knowledge of Special Education regulations and process as applied to the needs of the students • Knowledge of RtI/PBIS, including Problem Solving Team Process, progress monitoring and data analysis • Knowledge of child and adolescent social/emotional development • Knowledge of general organization and functions of a public school system • Ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict with students, parents, and community groups • Good organization and communication skills • Demonstrates accomplishments in keeping professionally current • Knowledge of data collection and the ability to interpret data • Knowledge of research supported interventions related to academic, social and behavioral concerns • Ability to be flexible in order to meet the unique needs of the assignment
QUALIFICATIONS
• Graduate degree in Social Work • Two years of experience in school setting. • Appropriate State licensure.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to Principal and Special Education Executive Director Social Workers who work less than full time in a given school shall meet with the school principal to prioritize job functions.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in schools.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is mostly sedentary with periods of light physical activity. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, poles or ropes; bend, kneel and crouch; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; and physically restrain students. The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
A COMPLETE PRE-REGISTRATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING (Must be attached in
My Applications
):
( **Current D11 Teachers and SSPs require Resume, Cover Letter and Letters of Recommendation)
**A completed online submission
**An up-to-date professional resume.
Please ensure that your resume includes both months and years for all certified work experience. These dates will only be reviewed once for your salary offer.
*A legible copy of all official college transcripts .
Please provide ALL Transcripts, Bachelor's level and above.
Compensation offers will be reviewed once for credits related to your salary offer.
**Three letters of recommendation; 2 professional, 1 collegial (must be within the last two years)
**Cover Letter
*A legible copy of your teaching license(s)
*Alternative Licensure Candidates (Teacher in Residence); Statement of Eligibility, must provide copy of passing PRAXIS II scores
*Student Teachers:
must provide copy of passing PRAXIS II scores and current transcripts
Transcripts or PRAXIS II Scores will be required for all applicants teaching out of content area per CDE Requirements
To upload documents into your application, click on the blue FAQ Sheet link on our Employment webpage. It is located on the Teacher Opportunities page and should be read before you begin. Any uploaded documents will carry over to future applications in D11.
Our Talent Management Compensation Team uses the transcripts, resume, and applications to determine where the applicant is placed on the salary schedule, so please make sure your application is complete.
Compensation uses these to ensure equity within our salary setting processes and to compare the candidate's years of experience and education to the requirements of the job description. Compensable factors are inclusive of education and work experience.
Factors for determining pay at the minimum value of the pay range
Job descriptions define the minimum requirements the applicant must meet to be eligible for the job. Applicants that do not meet the minimum requirements should not be considered as potential candidates. Salaries for applicants that meet the minimum requirements of the job will be set at the minimum of the pay range for the job.
NOTE: *Lanes
for Teachers are determined by the transcripts provided. Grades
for Educational Support Professional's and Exec Pro's are determined by the Salary Schedule by Job Title *Steps
for all are determined by their experience listed on the application and resume.
Factors for determining pay above the minimum value of the pay range
Teachers receive a maximum of 14 years' experience (and experience must be within the last 15 years). Years of experience are reviewed on the application and resume. Please view " How Your Compensation is Determined " resource for further details.
Education Support Professional and Exec Pro's are placed on the appropriate step according to their experience. Please view the " How Your Compensation is Determined " resource.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
School District 11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to disability, need for special education services (whether actual or perceived), race, creed, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or protected activity in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any harassment/discrimination of students and/or staff, based on the aforementioned protected areas, will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the school principal, D11 administrator/supervisor or D11 nondiscrimination compliance/grievance coordinator.
NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR, the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Ombudservices, has been designated to coordinate compliance with: Equal Pay Act of 1963, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Amended, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Title IX - Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For additional information, please contact the District 11 Office of Equal Opportunity Programs & Ombudservices at 1115 North El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2599 , Phone: 719-520-2288, FAX: 719-520-2442
The following Board policies address nondiscrimination in District 11:
AC
,
AC-R
,
GBA
,
GBAA
,
JBB
,
JBB-R