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DUTIES
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:
a. Maintain confidentiality.
b. Maintain records consistent with ethical and legal guidelines.
c. Perform responsibilities in an organized, accurate, timely and dependable manner.
d. Operate within the federal and state laws and the established district and school
procedures and policies.
e. Provide support for other school and district programs and personnel.
f. Attend district professional development and meetings.
g Keep informed of current professional trends.
h. Utilizes computers effectively in the performance of assigned duties and
responsibilities.
i. Pursue professional growth.
j. Complete other duties as assigned by the Principal
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling.
2. Certification (Initial License) as a School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor by the Massachusetts Department of Education at the appropriate grade level (elementary, middle or high).
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
4 .Knowledge of theoretical frameworks of intellectual, social, and emotional development.
5. Familiarity with philosophy, principles, and practices in social work or counseling.
6. Familiarity with mental health and emotional impairments including learning disorders affecting student achievement.
7. Familiarity with prevention and treatment of substance abuse, physical and sexual abuse, and violence in students.
8. Experience with crisis management and intervention.
9. Knowledge of medical conditions and medication related to physical disabilities and learning disorders.
The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
Reach out to Carmen Molina-Figueroa, the Human Resources Analyst, at 413-787-7100 ext. 55394, the email address is [email protected]. She will be happy to answer any questions that you have.
Nondiscrimination Statement
The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to, access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.
Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. Springfield Public Schools is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discrimination on the basis of sex in admission, administration of its educational programs or activities or employment. The Senior Administrator of Human Resources, Kathleen O’Sullivan, Springfield Public Schools, 1550 Main St. Springfield MA, 01103, 413-787-7100, ext. 55428, has been designated as the employee responsible for coordinating Springfield Public Schools efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Springfield Public Schools may be referred to Kathleen O’Sullivan or to U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202-1100, telephone 800-421-3481.
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