School Social Worker

Utilizes specialized expertise in understanding family and community systems to link students and their families with services essential to promoting student success. Provides a variety of professional school social work services to students and their families to address social, emotional and environmental issues that impact academic performance. Provides consultation and recommendations regarding support to improve student performance. Ensures that all initiatives support the goals identified in system-wide strategic plan. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
 

• Assesses needs and provides direct interventions to students and families individually and in groups regarding the social, emotional, behavioral and mental health interventions to allow for access to learning.
• Determines and implements appropriate intervention strategies including a range of therapeutic services with students and families, including support during mental health crisis.
• Mobilizes and coordinates community resources for students and families to address academic, social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Assesses the need for the development of community partnerships to expand resources available to students and families.
• Identifies and assesses sources of academic concerns, including factors in the school environment, the home setting and community which interfere with school success. The activities could include the completion of psychosocial assessments.
• Functions as a liaison between the family and the school regarding the child's educational needs and social-emotional progress. Encourages positive parental involvement in school activities.
• Provides consultation, group counseling, educational workshops, and other services to parents/caretakers on topics such as parenting, mindfulness, communication with school personnel, child growth and development.
• Collaborates with school staff and other educational personnel in efforts to alleviate identified factors impacting student performance. Such collaborative activities include participation in the IEP Team and Student Support Team process.
• Serves on school-based and system-wide committees to address students' emotional, social, and behavioral needs, with an emphasis on the provision of evidenced-based services.
• Provides crisis intervention services. Provides case management services.
• Provides staff development and consultative services on pertinent issues affecting students' learning, social/emotional and behavioral health.
• Develops and implements programs and strategies designed to improve situations detrimental to the learning experiences of students.
• Conducts psychoeducational groups and classroom presentations on identified areas of concerns inclusive of topics emotional management, conflict resolution, decision-making, etc.
• Conducts home visit to establish home-school communication and collaboration related to the identified areas of concern for the student.
• Conducts risk assessments and collaborates with school personnel to support student safety.
• Serves as a liaison with community organizations and agencies to foster communication between parents/guardians and schools to mobilize resources to support educational performance.
• Maintains required documentation and prepares reports as required in adherence with School Social Work Services.
• Attends required meetings for professional development purposes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
 
Education, Training, and Experience: 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in social work. 
  
Licenses and Certificates: 

Possession of a Maryland Educator Professional Certificate with School Social Worker endorsement. 
 

Possession of a Graduate or Master’s Social Worker License (LMSW), Certified Social Worker License (LCSW), or Social Worker Clinical License (LCSW-C) issued by the Maryland Board of Social Worker Examiners. 

  
OR 
 
Education, Training, and Experience: 

Education, training, and experience as required by the Maryland Pathway to Initial Licensure for School Social Worker. 
  
Licenses and Certificates: 

Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Professional License and School Social Worker Licensure. 
Possession of a Graduate or Master’s Social Worker License (LMSW), Certified Social Worker License (LCSW), or Social Worker Clinical License (LCSW-C) issued by the Maryland Board of Social Worker Examiners. 
  
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work.  Knowledge of public education.  
Skill in providing social work services to students and their families.  Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.  Skill in collaborating with teachers and school staff.  Skill in communicating and utilization of technology. 
 
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class is generally mobile and performed in a classroom and office environment.  Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities. 
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

Persons in this position classification will be required to apply for a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number with the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) and enroll as a Maryland Medicaid Provider through the Maryland Department of Health’s Provider Revalidation and Enrollment Portal (ePREP). 

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required 

GRADE:

View the TABCO 10 Month Employees Salary Scale

SALARY:       $67,508 - $121,924

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at:  

Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll  
 

OTHER COMPENSATION: Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.  

FLSA STATUS: Exempt  

RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.  

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.  Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.  

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement  

This posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions.  It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.  

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: 

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). 

Application Instructions:  

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.  

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).  Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.  

• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.    

• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment.  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered.  A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.   

• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.  

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education:  

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.  

• Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.   

Proof of Degree Equivalency:  

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx  

Pre-Employment Requirements:  

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.   

• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.  

• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.  

• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.  

• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.  

• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.  

• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit. 

Contact Information:

Wendy J. Gigler

HR Officer

Office of Staffing

Phone: 443-809-6009

Email: wgigler@bcps.org