Social Worker - 2 positions (26/27 SY) - JOB# 4383 - MODIFIED - EXTENDED
- TrulyHired
- Sebring, FL, USA
- Aug 03, 2026
Job Description
Job Description
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY
POSITION TITLE: Social Worker
ASSIGNMENT: Social Worker - Student Services
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree or higher in social work, school social worker, or social welfareBachelor's degree acceptable with current school social worker certification onlyCertified or eligible for certification in school social work by the Florida Department of Education or Licensed Clinical Social Worker by Florida Department of HealthValid Florida Driver's LicensePhysical Requirements: to perform essential functions and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if requiredSatisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening
ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Prefer candidates with school based experience.
PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participates in planning, developing and evaluation of programs and/or service to studentsParticipates in Child Study/Collaborative Problem Solving and IEP committees as needed to help meet the needs of identified studentsEstablishes long and short range plans based on student needs, District, State and Federal requirementsPlans, prepares, and utilizes appropriate intervention and integrated strategies that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiencesAssists in preparing for changing curriculum and service needsPrepares and maintains records as requiredWrites and maintains social work/advocacy services reports pertaining to referrals for special programsDemonstrates organizational skills by using time efficiently and effectivelyDevelops and maintains a directory of service agencies and specific contacts available to students and their familiesAssists in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations and Board policyAssists in the early identification of students school related problemsPrepares and interprets social and developmental histories and assessmentsParticipates in evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and servicesObserves and interviews children in school and/or home settings, individually and in groups for evaluative and remedial purposesReviews periodically the comprehensive assessment records, IEPs and cumulative records of assigned studentAccesses student records on a need-to-know basis and protects their confidentialityServes as liaison between home and school to obtain, share, clarify, and coordinate informationHelps families understand and accept services from other community agencies when such specialized assistance is necessaryHelps ensure participation of parents in school conferences affecting their children through home visits, telephone contact, correspondence, and other meansHelps ensure parents understanding of decisions, procedures, and meetings affecting their childrenSuggests intervention strategies for teachers to use with studentsWorks cooperatively with appropriate community health, education, and welfare resources, sharing, obtaining and coordinating information, reports, recommendations, and activities for maximum use of all resourcesHelps to improve students attendance at school, which may include coordinating services with Children and Family Services, school office staff, parents and studentsProvides individual and group counseling with children and parents when necessaryConfers regularly with principals, teachers, other student service disciplines, and school specialists regarding children with learning and behavior problemsUtilizes effective consultative behaviors with parents, school staff, and teachers about ways to facilitate the learning and adjustment of studentsEnlists the cooperation of parents in examining the family situation and together evaluates the strengths and problem areasInterprets education policies, programs and procedures related to social work services/advocacyCommunicates effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents and community service agenciesInitiates and/or participates in in-service training, studies and research relevant to social work/advocacy provided to schoolsDemonstrates professional growth and continuous improvement of professional knowledge and skillsAssists others in acquiring knowledge and understanding of social work services/advocacyConducts a personal assessment periodically to determine professional growth needsParticipates in district sponsored professional development programsActs in a professional and ethical manner and adheres at all times to the professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional ConductSupports district and local school improvement initiatives, services and programsContributes to the overall district and school mission by supporting various school committees, services, and programsShares experience and new learning by mentoring new colleaguesConducts social work services program in a manner which ensures that student growth/achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area and/or student program classification
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Other duties as assigned by supervising administrator
TERM:
Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process
APPRAISAL:
Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies
PAY GRADE:
According to the School Board of Highlands County Instructional Salary Schedule
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.
APA Approved 7/28/2015
Amended Responsibilities 10/08/2015
Modified 6/28/2016
APA Approved 9/15/2020
Amended Minimum Qualifications 9/20/2021
Modified 10/05/2021
APA Approved 01/11/2022
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:
All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:
Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the jobAbility to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general publicHabits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environmentWillingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settingsAbility to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writingAbility to understand and follow written and oral directionsAbility to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasksWillingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functionsDemonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunityWillingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
[email protected]
CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HIGHLANDS COUNTY
POSITION TITLE: Social Worker
ASSIGNMENT: Social Worker - Student Services
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree or higher in social work, school social worker, or social welfareBachelor's degree acceptable with current school social worker certification onlyCertified or eligible for certification in school social work by the Florida Department of Education or Licensed Clinical Social Worker by Florida Department of HealthValid Florida Driver's LicensePhysical Requirements: to perform essential functions and tasks which may include exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary; lifting, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing, if requiredSatisfactory clearance of a criminal history records check and drug screening
ADDITIONAL DESIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Prefer candidates with school based experience.
PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participates in planning, developing and evaluation of programs and/or service to studentsParticipates in Child Study/Collaborative Problem Solving and IEP committees as needed to help meet the needs of identified studentsEstablishes long and short range plans based on student needs, District, State and Federal requirementsPlans, prepares, and utilizes appropriate intervention and integrated strategies that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiencesAssists in preparing for changing curriculum and service needsPrepares and maintains records as requiredWrites and maintains social work/advocacy services reports pertaining to referrals for special programsDemonstrates organizational skills by using time efficiently and effectivelyDevelops and maintains a directory of service agencies and specific contacts available to students and their familiesAssists in enforcement of school rules, administrative regulations and Board policyAssists in the early identification of students school related problemsPrepares and interprets social and developmental histories and assessmentsParticipates in evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and servicesObserves and interviews children in school and/or home settings, individually and in groups for evaluative and remedial purposesReviews periodically the comprehensive assessment records, IEPs and cumulative records of assigned studentAccesses student records on a need-to-know basis and protects their confidentialityServes as liaison between home and school to obtain, share, clarify, and coordinate informationHelps families understand and accept services from other community agencies when such specialized assistance is necessaryHelps ensure participation of parents in school conferences affecting their children through home visits, telephone contact, correspondence, and other meansHelps ensure parents understanding of decisions, procedures, and meetings affecting their childrenSuggests intervention strategies for teachers to use with studentsWorks cooperatively with appropriate community health, education, and welfare resources, sharing, obtaining and coordinating information, reports, recommendations, and activities for maximum use of all resourcesHelps to improve students attendance at school, which may include coordinating services with Children and Family Services, school office staff, parents and studentsProvides individual and group counseling with children and parents when necessaryConfers regularly with principals, teachers, other student service disciplines, and school specialists regarding children with learning and behavior problemsUtilizes effective consultative behaviors with parents, school staff, and teachers about ways to facilitate the learning and adjustment of studentsEnlists the cooperation of parents in examining the family situation and together evaluates the strengths and problem areasInterprets education policies, programs and procedures related to social work services/advocacyCommunicates effectively, orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents and community service agenciesInitiates and/or participates in in-service training, studies and research relevant to social work/advocacy provided to schoolsDemonstrates professional growth and continuous improvement of professional knowledge and skillsAssists others in acquiring knowledge and understanding of social work services/advocacyConducts a personal assessment periodically to determine professional growth needsParticipates in district sponsored professional development programsActs in a professional and ethical manner and adheres at all times to the professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional ConductSupports district and local school improvement initiatives, services and programsContributes to the overall district and school mission by supporting various school committees, services, and programsShares experience and new learning by mentoring new colleaguesConducts social work services program in a manner which ensures that student growth/achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area and/or student program classification
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Other duties as assigned by supervising administrator
TERM:
Length of contract and number of hours worked are determined by specific allocation as approved annually during planning-budgeting process
APPRAISAL:
Performance will be appraised annually in accordance with School Board policies
PAY GRADE:
According to the School Board of Highlands County Instructional Salary Schedule
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Except as provided by law, The School Board of Highlands County shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, political or religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, or genetic information, exclude individuals from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity in any employment condition or practice, or be denied equal access to school facilities if the organization is The Boy Scouts of America or other patriotic youth groups.
APA Approved 7/28/2015
Amended Responsibilities 10/08/2015
Modified 6/28/2016
APA Approved 9/15/2020
Amended Minimum Qualifications 9/20/2021
Modified 10/05/2021
APA Approved 01/11/2022
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL PERSONNEL:
All applicants for positions offered by the School Board of Highlands County will be evaluated for possession of the following personal qualities:
Honesty, dependability, punctuality, accuracy, and diligence on the jobAbility to relate well to fellow workers, parents, students, and the general publicHabits of dress, grooming, and personal conduct suitable to the work site and school environmentWillingness to use professional practices appropriate to public service and school settingsAbility to communicate clearly and accurately, orally and in writingAbility to understand and follow written and oral directionsAbility to access, organize, and maintain information needed in the performance of specific work tasksWillingness to become totally familiar with and to comply with school district policies, procedures, rules, and functionsDemonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and to district expectations governing equity, non-discrimination, and equal opportunityWillingness to complete in-service training needed to enhance and update job performance over a period of service
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.
To request accommodations, please contact:
Carla Ball, Director of Human Resources
426 School Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-471-5555
[email protected]
CLEARINGHOUSE INFORMATION: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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