Social Worker Tonawanda City Schools 100 Hinds Street Tonawanda , NY 14150 Certified - Teaching - Other Job Number 3300052897 Start Date Open Date 07/30/2025 Closing Date 08/05/2025 ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY POSITION TITLE: Social Worker Focus Areas: + Social, Emotional, Physical, and Mental Well-Being: Implementing comprehensive, evidence-based strategies that meet each student's social, emotional, physical, and mental well-being needs; creating positive, inclusive, and supportive school environments; and increasing access to evidence-based interventions and services. + Engagement: Engaging students, families, educators, staff, and community organizations in the selection and implementation of strategies and interventions to create safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments. Certification Requirements: Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR Licensed Masters Social Worker OR Licensed Mental Health Counselor STARTING DATE: As soon as possible Job Description: BASIC Overview of Roles : + Expectations for high quality, research-based instruction in general education classrooms. + Develop and implement universal, classroom-based screening to identify students' needs for additional support. + Develops collaborative, team-based approach to implement and evaluate alternative interventions. + Assists in developing a positive environment within classrooms and programs to promote positive and cooperative working relationships. + Evaluates and re-evaluates short term behavioral and academic objectives on a regular basis throughout the school year for students with on-going behavior plans. + Develops and maintains communication with the students' teachers, school psychologist, parents, school counselors, social workers, and appropriate outside agencies. + Attends student support meetings as needed. + Evaluates special education referrals for social emotional support service. + Develops solution-focused outcomes for social, emotional, behavioral, and academic issues as they arise. + Refers as necessary to Mental Health Services outside of the school environment. + Maintains files on students; documentation should include time spent and general content of session and progress. + Assists with de-escalation and behavior support as needed. + Other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for C&I or their designee. SALARY: Per TEA Contract APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit Letter of Intent with a signature that includes synopsis of experience and reason for interest to: Dr. Timothy Oldenburg Superintendent of Schools 100 Hinds Street Tonawanda, NY 14150 Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Selection will be in accordance with the current TEA contract. DEADLINE: August 5,2025 Please make sure to complete an application by clickinghere (https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/app\_login?COMPANY\_ID=00005387) for this job posting. Job Attachment View Attachment Itinerant Location MS/HS Salary: From 42630.00 Salary Competitive Y Position Status Full time Start Date 01.10.24 Required Certification Type School Counselor {2030}, School Social Worker {2080} Additional Job Information NYS Certified Social Worker or NYS Certified School Counselor Contact Person's Name Christa Young Contact Person's Title Director of Special Education Contact Person's Email cyoung@tonacsd.org