Social worker chez Sheridan School District No. 2

• Develop individual, group or system level interventions which improve identified problems or concerns, including academic, social/ emotional/ behavioral/ mental health needs as they relate to educational progress.
• Uses research-based and technically sound practices to drive decision-making and interventions; and collaborates with school personnel and parents in order to develop and modify student intervention strategies.
• Facilitates functional assessment of behavior (FBA) and designs/implements Behavior Intervention Plans as well as progress monitors intervention plans.
• Conducts, interprets and implements student assessments which includes record review, interview, observation and standardized assessment.
• Administers and interprets norm-referenced and curriculum based assessment measures.
• Participates in team-based follow up activities to review student progress, analyze data and modify individual interventions.
• Reviews school wide assessment data to assist building staff(s) in interpreting and designing school wide interventions.
• Serve as liaison among district building(s), families and community and collaborates with various teams to assure positive outcomes for all learners.
• Participate in interdisciplinary staffings to determine the eligibility, appropriate planning and reevaluation for students who require special education service/programs.
• Comply with Exceptional Student services and district policies and procedures (i.e. Medicaid billing, accident reporting).
• Other duties as assigned.

•  Bachelors Degree or Higher in Social Work

•  Previous social work in an Alternative Education Campus setting of a similar demographic 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL TEACHING AND SPECIAL SERVICES POSITIONS

•  Must hold a Colorado Alternative, Provisional, or Professional Social Worker License with appropriate endorsements.
• Completed a state approved Social Worker Preparation Program or participation in an Alternative License program.
• Demonstrates subject matter competency by one of the following means:
• Hold an endorsement in the subject area Special Service Provider through The Colorado Department of Education
• Pass the appropriate subject area PLACE or PRAXIS exam in Colorado or in a CDE approved state

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill regarding the components of effective instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of content and teaching methods in area(s) of counseling assignment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmental needs of students.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative relationships with school personnel, students and parents.
• Demonstrated understanding and empathy necessary for working with students.