School Social Worker

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Social Worker

Location:

Elementary Schools

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

until filled

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

Wethersfield Public Schools

Wethersfield Elementary Schools

School Social Worker

Date Posted: September 2025

INTERNAL POSTING ONLY

The Wethersfield Public Schools partner with the community and families in fostering our students' ongoing education in a safe and engaging learning environment. Our schools are demographically diverse and are characterized by respectful behavior, trusting relationships, caring educators/administrators/staff and continuous learning.

Wethersfield Elementary Schools are looking for a motivated and dedicated professional with superior communication skills to fill our critical Social Worker opening.

Position: School Social Worker

School: Wethersfield Elementary Schools

Reports To: Building Principal/Supervisor

Start Date: Tentatively October 2025

Compensation: $56,162 - $111,280 (per collective bargaining agreement)

Application Date: ASAP

The School Social Worker will provide comprehensive school social work services to parents, students and school staff, addressing barriers that limit a student from receiving full benefit from their educational experience. Responsibilities may include: behavioral and emotional assessments of children, facilitation of social skills groups, individual counseling related to IEP goals or 504 plans and consultation with our dynamic team regarding social, emotional, and behavioral student needs. This may also include developing individualized treatment plans for students, providing home visits and wellness checks on students, and working with families around attendance issues including but not limited to neglect, anxiety and other mental health issues, school phobia, and social issues including bullying. The School Social Worker will also focus on family education and the need to help parents support their child at home, and will connect parents to resources and conduct regular meetings with families.

Responsibilities:

Provide direct therapeutic services such as individual, family or group therapy regarding specific issues;

Provide case management services including, but not limited to, referrals to community resources, collaboration with other professionals;

Provide crisis management services, including assessing for safety, and provide follow-up care for students experiencing suicidal/homicidal ideation;

Attend and participate in Planning and Placement Team meetings;

Conduct psychosocial assessments and functional behavioral assessments;

Serve on student support teams and special education committees;

Maintain an ongoing liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet student needs; refer parents and student to agencies when appropriate;

Advocate for student services and students' best interests;

Perform additional related work as required. Qualifications:

Must possess or be eligible for CT School Social Worker Certification (071);

Master's Degree in Social Work;

Successful prior experience working with middle/high school age students preferred;

Must have strong collaboration and communication skills.

All applicants must apply on-line at

Wethersfield Public School System-Nondiscrimination Policy

The Wethersfield Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Wethersfield Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Department of Education does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Wethersfield Public School System's nondiscrimination policies and practices should be directed to: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Special Services, 127 Hartford Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109.