Social Worker (2026-2027)

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Collaborates with the Supervisor of Social Services and other district support personnel in removing academic, social or familial barriers that may be prohibiting the student from experiencing academic success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree in social work plus state licensure
Three years successful practice in the field of social work preferred
Effective written and oral communication skills
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of individual and group counseling skills
Knowledge and skill in casework methods
Strong consultation skills for conferencing with teachers, parents, and students
Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies
Awareness and ability to access community resources
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Instructional Management

• Works with the Supervisor of Social Services to plan, organize, and coordinate professional growth opportunities for district- wide personnel.
• Collaborates with school personnel, through consultation, in the development of strategies to enhance student functional skills.
• Works cooperatively with administration and staff in the identification of student needs and in obtaining appropriate services.
• Mobilizes parent support for students' educational programming.

School/Organizational Climate

• Communicates effectively with counselors, staff, and students.
• Intervenes early in problem situations to facilitate conflict resolution and to prevent more serious difficulties.
• Initiates and supports programs that facilitate a positive, caring educational climate.
• Assists families in understanding their child's educational needs and the resources available in the school and the community.

School/Organizational Improvement

• Develops, implements and maintains a successful student assistance service program to reduce risk factors in children's learning in collaboration with the Supervisor of Social Services and district-wide personnel.
• Serves as a resource to administrators and counselors in crisis situations.
• Enables families to convey their concerns to school personnel and maintains open lines of communication.
• Works in collaboration with parental involvement programs in pursuit of avenues which will enable parents to be more involved with their child's school program and school activities.

Personnel Management

• Works cooperatively with all departments in regards to students' needs.
• Collaborates with counselors and teachers in meeting the needs of students.
• Provides counseling resources and materials to campus administrators, counselors, and teachers within the limits of available resources.

Administration and Fiscal Management

• Complies with district policies, state and federal guidelines.

Student Management

• Provides individual, group and family counseling.
• Provides assessment, consultation, and referral services.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Provides crisis counseling and intervention to students, as needed.
• Works collaboratively with all professionals, auxiliary personnel, and community resources to assist students in accessing available resources.
• Consults with teachers and student services regarding student's familial and community situations.
• Participates in efforts to help students overcome barriers to school attendance and achievement.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations to maintain certification and license status.
• Participates in professional development programs which lead to improved job performance.
• Utilizes and shares information in professional development programs.

School/Community Relations

• Promotes collaboration and coordination between school and community on a continuous basis.
• Provides information to facilitate the family's use of community resources.
• Maintains open communication between schools and community agencies to facilitate common objectives in situations requiring interagency collaboration.
• Participates in seminars and workshops on special topics such as family systems, substance use, depression, loss and grief.
• Assists the community in identifying and developing resources to better serve the needs of students.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; continuous interface with students, staff, parents, and community members; district-wide travel required

FUNDING:

Program: ___________________________________________________ Percent: ____________%
Program: ___________________________________________________ Percent: ____________%
In compliance with federal program guidelines outlined in OMB-Circular A-87 Office of Management and Budget all staff who is split funded or often is referred as employees that work on multiple activities or cost objectives are required to work on Time and Effort as per OMB Circular A-87 attachment B, section 8, h.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, ... , Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, ... , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8thAvenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, ....

Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La
siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las politicas de no discriminacion: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, ... , Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, ... , Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, ....