SPED Teacher - Social Worker
Full Time
Douglas County, CO
Posted
Job description
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Job Posting Title:
Job Description:
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Responsibilities:
- Respond to referrals and or reported cases from teachers, administrators, other school personnel, parents, students and community agencies (Department of Human Services).
- Provide individual casework/case management/counseling to students and parents to alleviate conditions which interfere with the students’ learning.
- Provide assistance and or referrals for students, families, or staff regarding issues including mental health, poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, physical abuse, rehabilitation, social adjustment, child care or medical care.
- Gather information, investigate and interview clients individually, in families, or in groups, assessing their situations, capabilities, and problems, to determine what services are required to meet their needs.
- Serve as a liaison between students, homes, schools, family services, child guidance clinics, courts, protective services, doctors, and other contacts, to help children who face problems such as disabilities, abuse or poverty.
- Create, organize and update case history records and prepare reports, according to deadlines.
- Counsel parents with concerns or problems, interviewing the child and family to determine whether further action is required.
- Refer clients to community resources for services such as assessment services to go and how to apply.
Maintain accurate and up to date records of every treatment/session delivered to students whether direct or indirect services. Information will be documented into either the current IEP system and/or current Medicaid system. Document all student services who are eligible for Medicaid reimbursement if current DORA license is held. Complete records of students' progress and development preparing required reports on students and activities.
- Documents health related services in Designated Medicaid documentation system for the DCSD School Medicaid Reimbursement Program.
- Consult with parents, teachers, and other school personnel to determine causes of problems such as truancy and misbehavior, and to implement solutions.
- Develop and review service plans in consultation with students, and perform follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Certifications:
Education:
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One Year Only (Yes or No):
Scheduled Hours Per Week:
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE):
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Full Salary Range:
Position Salary Schedule Eligibility:
Licensed position salaries are set based on one of three salary schedules; General, Hard to Hire, and Specialist/Extremely Hard to Hire. DCSD will award up to 7 years of previous licensed teaching experience at the time of hire. Click
HERE
to view the current DCSD Licensed Salary Schedules*.
- All salary amounts listed on the schedules are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
Benefits:
Time Off Plans:
This position is eligible for paid sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
August 9, 2023
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