<p>Social Worker- Middle School (1 Year Grant Funded - Contract Expires June 30, 2026) JobID: 544</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Student Support Services/Social Worker</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>8/6/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Kent County Middle School</p> <p>Additional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>TITLE: Social Worker- Middle School (1 Year Grant Funded - Contract Expires June 30, 2026)</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS: As a minimum, must hold a Bachelor's degree in job related area or meet the requirements for a certificate as a School Social Worker as required by the Maryland State Board of Education 13A.12.03.06 (MSW, LCSW, or LCSW-C)</p> <p>REPORTS TO: Building Principal</p> <p>SUPERVISES: N/A</p> <p>JOB GOAL: The School Social Worker/ Behavior Interventionist will support students' success in school by working directly with other teaching staff and administration to produce positive outcomes for students. The Social Worker/Behavior Support Specialist must be able to work with community resources and demonstrate a commitment and understanding of working with diverse populations.</p> <p>PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Works with individuals, groups, and families to optimize student success </li><li>Provides integrated case management services and maintains case documentation </li><li>Assesses student and family dynamics as related to school success </li><li>Participates in various interdisciplinary teams as needed including, but not limited to: SST, IEP, 504 </li><li>Provides conflict mediation and resolution as needed </li><li>Provides crisis intervention and management services </li><li>Works with students individually or in a group setting to address issues that may interfere with school performance/success </li><li>Assists families in accessing community services and collaborates with agencies to foster student success </li><li>Utilizes theories of human behavior and development and methods of social work practice to support students </li><li>Develops and manages school based mental health services and partnerships; </li><li>Provides consultative services to KCPS staff and families. </li><li>Demonstrates core knowledge and skills in the areas of: social work ethics; program development and management skills; social work modalities and procedures; characteristics of student populations; multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary activities; and public education and Federal and state laws </li><li>Advocates for children and families within the school setting and with outside agencies </li><li>Identifies and develops resources and services to meet needs of school community </li><li>Facilitates effective delivery of school-based resources and services </li><li>Participates in local/county organizations to represent and advocate of need of students </li><li>Collaborates and/or lead effort to develop behavior modification plans to foster student success </li><li>Assists in the implementation of the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Program (PBIS) </li><li>Maintains regular and on time attendance </li><li>Reacts to change productively and performs other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As found in the Agreement Between the Kent County Teachers Association and The Board of Education of Kent County. Ten (10) month position.</p> <p>SALARY LANE: Teachers Lane, Salary established by the Superintendent.</p> <p>FLSA STATUS: Exempt.</p> <p>EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.</p>