T26/27 -SOCIAL WORKER (Candidate Pool)

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T26/27 -SOCIAL WORKER (Candidate Pool) Qualifications: Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure. Masters degree in social work, supervised practicum of field experience in an educational agency, or a minimum of one year as a full-time school social worker. Good knowledge of Office of Pupil Services functions. Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing. Ability to complete sociocultural assessments. Ability to meet monitor and meet deadlines. Technology skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point). Ability to work effectively with staff and parents from various cultural backgrounds. Knowledge of the resources and programs of the Arlington Public Schools and the local community. Knowledge of state and federal laws (e.g., IDEA, Section 504) Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required. Responsibilities: Provide teachers and other school personnel with pertinent information about the student’s home environment and social and emotional functions. Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in identifying and serving students with special needs and abilities; prepare socio-cultural reports. Assist parents in understanding and helping their children and in making the best use of community resources. Interpret to parents the policies, functions and objectives of the school as well as the implications of IDEA where applicable. Assist with/conduct parent/teacher workshops. Assist in coordinating the efforts of the home, the school, and the community agencies in working with students. Act as a liaison between the school and the juvenile court. Emphasize the importance of regular school attendance and interpret the attendance regulations to parents. Support school staff with monitoring and addressing attendance issues. Counsel individuals and groups. Crisis intervention. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services. Salary Salary based on the 2026-27 salary schedule. To expedite the hiring process, please upload a copy of your teacher license, college transcripts and appropriate test scores to your application which will then be screened to determine your eligibility for employment with Arlington Public Schools. After screening you may be contacted for an interview. Additional information on how to apply or upcoming job fairs will be posted on our APS website (www.apsva.us/careers-aps/). Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations – Equal Employment Opportunity - that “Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability.”

Responsibilities

  • Provide teachers and other school personnel with pertinent information about the student’s home environment and social and emotional functions.
  • Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in identifying and serving students with special needs and abilities; prepare socio-cultural reports.
  • Assist parents in understanding and helping their children and in making the best use of community resources. Interpret to parents the policies, functions and objectives of the school as well as the implications of IDEA where applicable.
  • Assist with/conduct parent/teacher workshops. Assist in coordinating the efforts of the home, the school, and the community agencies in working with students.
  • Act as a liaison between the school and the juvenile court. Emphasize the importance of regular school attendance and interpret the attendance regulations to parents.
  • Support school staff with monitoring and addressing attendance issues. Counsel individuals and groups. Crisis intervention.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services.

Requirements

  • Must have or be eligible for Virginia licensure.
  • Masters degree in social work, supervised practicum of field experience in an educational agency, or a minimum of one year as a full-time school social worker.
  • Good knowledge of Office of Pupil Services functions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to complete sociocultural assessments.
  • Ability to meet monitor and meet deadlines.
  • Technology skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point).
  • Ability to work effectively with staff and parents from various cultural backgrounds.
  • Knowledge of the resources and programs of the Arlington Public Schools and the local community.
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws (e.g., IDEA, Section 504)

Nice-to-haves

  • Dual endorsement in English as a Second Language and/or Special Education, or in any other content area, is preferred but not required.
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