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Ottumwa Community School District
Iowa
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Job Description
Job Summary:
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree Required, Master’s degree preferred, in human services/social work or LISW (Licensed independent social worker)
Essential Duties:
- children and youth experiencing at-risk tendencies and/or homelessness are identified by school personnel through outreach, communication and coordination of activities with other local entities and agencies
- children and youth experiencing homelessness are enrolled in, and have a full and equal opportunity to succeed in, schools within the district
- children, youth, and families experiencing hardships have access to and receive educational services for which they are eligible - including early childhood programming, early intervention services under the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and other preschool programs administered by the school district
- children, youth, and families experiencing hardship and/or are in need of services receive referrals to health care, dental, mental health, substance abuse, housing, and other appropriate services
- the parents or guardians of students experiencing hardship and/or are in need are informed of the educational and related opportunities available to their children, and are provided with meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children
- public notice of the educational rights of students experiencing hardship is disseminated in locations frequented by families and youth experiencing hardships, including schools, shelters, public libraries, and soup kitchens, in a manner and form understandable to parents, guardians, and unaccompanied youth
- enrollment and attendance disputes are mediated in accordance with the provisions of the law
- advocacy for at-risk youth, families and take preventative measures to ensure we are maximizing our drop-out prevention services and programs
MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
- Assessment of Student, Family & School Needs
Effectively and appropriately assesses and addresses the needs, characteristics, and interactions of students, families, and community.
- Research, develop and coordinate administration of school-wide and targeted mental health and social/emotional screening tools and assessments.
- Use student, family, and school assessment results to identify needs that affect student learning.
Direct Services/Service Delivery
Develop, review, and evaluate orientation and school transition activities and procedures for students and families- Serve as the Homeless Liaison for assigned school(s) ensuring students and families experiencing housing insecurity have access to school and community resources
- Serve as the Community Agencies Facilitator for assigned school(s)
- Develop, lead, and/or refer students to group interventions for a range of social, emotional, behavioral, at-risk, mental health and basic needs issues
- Provide individual support to students for a range of social, emotional, behavioral, mental health, and basic needs issues to maximize our drop-out prevention services
- Participate in MTSS building implementation to maximize drop-out prevention
- Develop and participate in efforts that promote student and family voice and choice in their educational pathways
- Advocate for the needs of under-represented student populations
Consultation and Collaboration
Collaborate with and provide guidance to all school resource positions and Student Assistance Teams on issues of attendance, diversity, mental health, crisis intervention, drop-out preventsion, child abuse and neglect, and bullying and harassment- Take an active role with building intervention and planning teams
- Take an active role in community/school partnership teams, task forces, panels, and projects
- Evaluate and help coordinate student extracurricular and community involvement opportunities that foster student leadership and service and promote school and community engagement
Program Planning, Implementation & Evaluation
Use assessment, evaluation, and universal screening results from multiple sources to develop and recommend appropriate interventions for individuals, families, schools, and communities- Participate in planning and implementation of school and/or system-wide programs to promote a safe, healthy, caring school climate that fosters academic success.
- Take an active role in projects and initiatives aimed at alleviating bias, discrimination, and injustice in school systems and communities
- Assists the school and community in planning programs that alleviate situations that may interfere with the learning process of students.
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students, staff, and families.
Ability to develop strong relationships with students and families to encourage involvement in school activities.
Ottumwa offers a variety of amenities in an area rich in Iowa history. Extensive walking trails along the Des Moines River and 22 parks support a variety of outdoor activities including fishing, camping, disc golf, baseball, and softball, just to name a few. Our community is centered around Greater Ottumwa Park, with over 300 acres of park space and the site of many community events including the Pro Balloon Races and Oktoberfest. The Bridge View Center is a state-of-the-art event center featuring entertainment opportunities including concerts, comedy performers, wine pairings, and plays by the Ottumwa Community Players and Ottumwa Community Children's Playhouse. The district works with the Ottumwa Welcome and Connect Service to support our new staff in becoming familiar with the tremendous services and opportunities available in Ottumwa to its residents.
https://welcomeandconnect.org/
215 day contract
Salary will be highly competitive dependent on experience along with comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, life, LTD, and vision
Enrollment in IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
The Ottumwa Community School District has an established policy of equal employment opportunity with respect to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age or disability. The district also has an established policy of taking affirmative action in recruitment, appointment, assignment, and advancement of women, minorities, and disabled. We expect the administration to make certain that no employee or applicant for employment be discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, gender (sex), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion or creed.
- Job Categories : Administrator > Director/Coordinator/Manager
Student Services > Social Worker
Equal Opportunity Employer
All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.
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- No experience required
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