School Social Worker- Olentangy Schools

Olentangy Schools is seeking qualified candidates for a School Social Worker position(s) available at Olentangy Schools for the 2025-26 school year. The School Social Worker assists families and staff in coordinating and obtaining services for at-risk youth and provides direct services to students in the areas of mental health and student well-being. Qualified candidates must hold or be eligible to hold valid and appropriate licensure for each position with the State of Ohio and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, if applicable.

Employment status: Administrative, full-time, 195-day employment contract

Qualifications for a principal/assistant principal position include:

Master's degree in Social Work

Valid and appropriate license (LSW or greater) from the Ohio CSWMFT Board

Valid and appropriate Pupil Services School Social Work license from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce or be willing to obtain such license within two years of employment

Alternative to the above qualifications as the superintendent and/or board of education may find appropriate

Essential functions for the position include, but is not limited to:

Ensure the safety of students

Works as part of a multidisciplinary school team to support social/emotional and academic well-being

Responds immediately in crisis situations by conducting safety assessments, making reports to CPS, coordinating with higher levels of care, etc.

Provides awareness of, and access referrals and follow-up to, community services and agencies for families with children identified with specific needs

Provides mental health prevention and treatment services to students as appropriate

Communicates with families through home visits, conferences, telephone calls, emails, and letters

Assist with transportation resources for parents and students

Participates in attendance mediation and intervention where appropriate

Internal candidates (currently employed by Olentangy Schools) must submit an internal online application in Applicant Tracking (SchoolSpring). NOTE: If you are an ESC employee, intern, off-staff advisor/coach, short- or long-term substitute, or student teacher you must apply as an external candidate.

External candidates must submit an external online application in Applicant Tracking (SchoolSpring). In addition, a letter of interest and current resume must be uploaded within the Attachments section of the application.

Our mission is to facilitate maximum learning for each student. We focus on the needs of the whole child and strive to produce aware, global citizens who will be successful after graduation. We actively recruit top talent to join our "One Olentangy" community as we foster an environment that enables students and staff to achieve their goals.

Thank you for your interest in Olentangy Schools!