JOB TITLE: Elementary Social Worker
JOB BRIEF:
- We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate social worker. The school social worker plays a crucial role in providing support and assistance to individuals and families facing various challenges and crises. The primary responsibility will be to assess students' needs, develop and implement intervention plans, and coordinate connections with essential resources to improve student well-being and quality of life.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Meets Kansas Social Work licensing regulations.
- Master’s degree in social work or higher from accredited program, required.
- All USD 383 employees must pass a background check.
DIVERSITY: As an equal-opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff.
REPORTS TO: Building Principal.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strong commitment to providing services to students and their families in the school community.
- Providing both direct and indirect services to students who meet established criteria.
- Working with staff within the building to collaborate on the needs of students and their families.
- Facilitate access to community based mental health treatment and other community services.
- Support the development of appropriate social interaction skills in cooperation with the school team.
- Provide consultation regarding parenting and mental health needs affecting the student's education.
- Assist with the utilization of community resources to strengthen the family and the student.
- Provide individual crisis intervention.
- Support students with conflict resolution, bully prevention and intervention, and suicide prevention.
- Committed to having a positive impact on youth.
- Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management.
- Open to learning and embracing the mentoring process.
Provide School-Community Liaison services including:
- Facilitate collaborative programs with social and mental health services.
- Advocate for new and improved community/school services to meet the needs of families and students.
- Help the community system to respond effectively to each child's needs.
Other duties as assigned by administration.
LOCATION: Early Learning and Elementary Schools
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY:
BENEFITS:
- Health Benefits Available.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Value of contributions per year- $7,788.
- For the 2025-2026 school year, USD 383 will pay the full health insurance premium for employees (Option C and Option D) and short-term disability insurance.
- Additional Benefits Available- Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Stroke Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
- 11 Paid Sick Leave days and 2 Personal days.
RETIREMENT:
- USD 383 makes monthly contributions to a 403(b)-retirement account for all certified and eligible employees.
- KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System): 6% monthly staff contribution. Vested after five years.
TECHNOLOGY:
- District provided devices - iPad, laptop and/or desktop for certified staff.
PAID COLLABORATION TIME.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
ABOUT US:
- The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students.
- USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees.
- The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or age.
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.