Position Title: Social Worker

Job Title: Social Worker

Function: Academic Support

Family: Student Services

Reports to: Director, Student & Academic Support Services Pay Grade: E17

Terms of • 202 days per year. FLSA Classification: Exempt
Employment: • Non-Chapter 21 employment agreement.

• Salary is in the pay grade E17 on the Exempt

SAISD Compensation Plan.

• Entry salary is at $61,004.00 with consideration

for directly related experience.

Funding This position is assigned full time (100%) using American Rescue Plan grants for students
Source: experiencing homelessness. Annual employment is contingent upon the availability of funds.

Job Scope

Uses significant independent judgment and familiarity with the field to perform work. May be responsible for the
administration of various moderate and high complexity departmental programs and may lead a group of
employees. May develop policies and procedures and oversee the implementation and execution of them.

Specialty Area: [ ] Campus Based [ ] McKinney Vento [ ] Foster Care [ ] School Aged Parenting

Position Summary

School Social Workers acknowledge and focus on the social, emotional, and societal factors that affect a student’s
overall success. They empower students and promote behavioral and health improvement, academic
achievement, increase school attendance and improve self-esteem. School Social Workers enhance the district’s
ability to meet academic goals by providing home, school, and community assistance.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

1. Facilitate individual, group and family counseling sessions, including response to school wide crises.
2. Provide evidence-based interventions to develop social emotional skills and increase academic success.
3. Provide case management, consultation, collaboration, community referrals and program development.
4. Assess psychological needs and provide psychoeducation for students referred for social emotional

support and mental health services.
5. Knowledge of federal laws to include, but not limited to FERPA, HIPPA, SPED, Title 1.
6. Consult with campus administrators, teachers, and staff, regarding students’ needs.
7. Ensure accountability of data related to student service provision by using a data platform software.
8. Adhere to applicable laws and regulations governing confidentiality and ethical standards based on Texas

Education Agency (TEA) and National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
9. Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
10. Provide supervision for social work interns.
11. Demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to

teamwork and passion for a student-centered environment.

Date Revised: 01/20/2023

12. Participate in campus attendance committee, MTSS and other student support committees at the

campus.
13. Conduct home visits and/or visits to community agencies.
14. Perform other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected

for this position.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.

• Valid licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the Texas State

Board of Social Worker

• Graduate internship in a social work setting, public school or community

• Experience with at-risk populations and cross-cultural environments

• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee

(approximately $50.00) paid by the applicant

• Hold a valid Texas driver’s license and a good driving record and meet and maintain liability insurance

coverage

Preferred Requirements

• 2+ related experience in social work

• Experience working in a school setting

• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form

• Familiarity with community agencies, the services they offer, and the criteria for eligibility.

• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, think critically, and manage conflicts.

• Excellent ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, families, district

personnel, business partners, and community.

Working Conditions

Work Environment:

• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and

equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.

• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional

exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines; frequent sitting,

standing, walking, climbing, balancing, pulling and pushing; reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing,
speaking clearly, visual acuity and prolonged data input; occasional lift/carry light, moderate 15-44 pounds.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

Date Revised: 01/20/2023

• None

It is the policy of San Antonio ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age,
sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or disability in its vocational programs, services or
activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and SAISD's board policies
DIA, FFH, and FFI.