LTS-School Social Worker- WHS - REPOST

- Position Type:
Substitute/Long Term Substitute - Date Posted:
10/13/2026 - Location:
Watertown High School - Date Available:
ASAP - Closing Date:
11/06/2026 - Ability to organize and coordinate work
- Knowledge of differentiated instruction based upon student strengths and challenges
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
- Experience working with students including academic content, lesson modification, and delivery of services within an inclusive environment
- Experience using assistive technology: hardware and software
- Provides individual and group counseling to support students' social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs.
- Assesses students' social-emotional functioning and identifies barriers that may interfere with learning and school success.
- Provides crisis intervention, risk assessment, and appropriate follow-up support for students experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties.
- Collaborates with teachers, school counselors, psychologists, special education staff, administrators, and families to develop and implement appropriate student interventions.
- Participates in Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings and contributes to the development, implementation, and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Provides counseling and social work services outlined in students' IEPs and monitors progress toward established goals and objectives.
- Consults with teachers and staff regarding classroom strategies, behavioral interventions, and social-emotional supports that promote student success.
- Supports students with attendance concerns, school adjustment, peer relationships, emotional regulation, and other barriers to academic achievement.
- Connects students and families with appropriate school-based and community mental health resources.
- Maintains accurate and confidential student records, service documentation, and progress reports in accordance with district policies and applicable laws.
- Works collaboratively with the school's student support and multidisciplinary teams to promote a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Director of Special Education and Related Services and/or the Building Administrator
- Salary to commensurate with experience
- Monday-Friday 7:20am - 2:30pm
| LTS-School Social Worker- WHS - REPOST | JobID: 2686 |
LTS-School Social Worker - REPOST |
Position Title: Long Term Substitute - School Social Worker
Location: Watertown High School
Position Reports To: Director of Special Education and Related Services and/or
Building Administrator
Job ID: #2686
Internal Close Date: October 23, 2026
External Close Date: November 6, 2026
Anticipated Start Date: October 5, 2026 through November 16, 2026 (anticipated)
Required Certifications & Qualifications | |
Connecticut State Department of Education Certification: Preferred certification: Connecticut #071 School Social Worker certificate; a #068 School Counselor certificate will also be considered. | |
Preferred Qualifications | |
Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities | |
Additional Duties | |
Terms of Employment | |
Work Schedule | |
All application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact (860)945-4813. *District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date. |
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