Social Worker-Leave Replacement

Job Category
Teachers

Southampton Elementary School is seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and collaborative School Social Worker (Leave Replacement) to join our Student Personnel Services team. The successful candidate will support the social, emotional, and academic well-being of students, provide targeted interventions, and partner with families and school staff to foster a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Leave Dates: 11/10/2026 - 12/11/2026

• Direct Student Support: Provide individual and group counseling to students as mandated by Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 plans, or general education response-to-intervention (RTI/MTSS) frameworks.
• Crisis Intervention: Deliver immediate trauma-informed crisis response, risk assessments, and conflict resolution support as needed.
• CSE & Evaluation Participation: Participate as an active member of the Committee on Special Education (CSE), conducting social history evaluations and contributing to functional behavior assessments (FBAs) and behavior intervention plans (BIPs).
• Family & Community Engagement: Serve as a bridge between home, school, and community resources; assist families in accessing mental health services, social assistance, and emergency support.
• Collaboration & Consultation: Consult regularly with classroom teachers, administrators, and support staff to develop classroom-based behavioral and emotional support strategies.
• DASA & Climate Support: Support school-wide climate initiatives, anti-bullying efforts, and character education aligned with DASA regulations.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, timely session notes, progress reports, and state-compliant documentation.

• Valid New York State School Social Worker Certification (Provisional or Permanent).

• Current New York State License as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

• Mandatory NYS Workshops:

  • Child Abuse Identification and Reporting (2-hour)

  • School Violence Intervention and Prevention / SAVE (2-hour)

  • Dignity for All Students Act / DASA (6-hour)

• Active NYS Education Department (NYSED) Fingerprint Clearance.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.

• Prior experience in K–12 public education, special education (IEP/504), and crisis intervention preferred.

• Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred