Job Start Date:Type of Position:Certified Full-time
Number of Openings:3Wage/Salary:$56,150Per Year
Job Location & Contact:
801 Crawford Street
Portsmouth,
VA237047573938751
Job Description:
Perform culturally responsive casework services with students and families to address student's behavioral, academic, mental health and social concerns that are negatively impacting academic or school success.
Select and administer age appropriate assessment tools in order to determine the needs of students.
Gather, analyze and interpret data to develop student intervention plans and to monitor student progress.
Obtain background information on students by conducting student observations, making home visits, conducting interviews, and reviewing school records.
Submit comprehensive socio-cultural assessment reports that address the reason for referral and include appropriate recommendations.
Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary assessment team assigned to each school and works as a team member in making placement decisions, developing intervention plans, and planning programs to meet the special needs of children.
See Portsmouth Public Schools website for full description.
Experience Required:
Must possess a Master's degree in social work or a related field and meet the Virginia Department of Education licensure eligibility requirements for School Social Worker (minimum of 60 graduate semester hours, a minimum of 6 graduate semester hours in education; and a completed supervised practicum or field experience of a minimum of 400 clock hours in an accredited school discharging the duties of a school social worker (1 year of supervised work experience may be substituted). Option: Provisional Licensure - 2 years to meet requirements with exception of graduate degree in Social Work.
The School Social Worker is strong in the realm of service, social justice, dignity and worth of students, understanding relationships, integrity, and competence (Code of Ethics NASW).
How to Apply:
Portsmouth Public Schools - www.ppsk12.us
Application Deadline:
May 25, 2025