2025-26 School Social Worker (Elementary Part-Time) at Magnolia Public Schools
Job Summary
Job Summary
The principal tasks of the School Social Worker are to help students and families make the best use of available opportunities and resources and to fully develop each student's individual potential. The School Social Worker rings to the educational process an understanding of the psychosocial development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences as they interact with the educational process. Further, the School Social Worker provides the necessary professional skills to assist students and communities in problem-solving and conflict resolution in a safe and healthy manner. School Social Work is founded on the following premises: Definite and identifiable reasons exist why some students are not successful in school and exhibit undesirable behavior (including at-risk factors, dropping out and truancy). It is critical to assist families in alleviating adverse conditions in order to promote resiliency and academic success for at-risk students. It is important to assist parents in utilizing school and community resources to help children maximize their educational abilities. Parental involvement with the school is essential to create positive academic and social outcomes for students. It is essential that school staff listens to and respects the feelings and sensitivities of students and parents of all cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Education becomes a successful experience for students who are helped to overcome the social and emotional problems interfering with adjustment and achievement in school. Special education and related services must be provided for students with physical, mental, social, emotional, or other educational disabilities. Social justice and equal opportunity for all students and families will increase educational attainment and enhance the educational experience for everyone. Direct Services to Students: The School Social Worker employs appropriate social work methods in situations affecting the st
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