Grant Funded School Social Worker

Position Type:Student Support Services/Social WorkerDate Posted:4/10/2026Location:Early Learning CenterDate Available:07/28/2026The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last seventy years.Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.JOB DETAILSJob TitleSchool Social WorkerQualifications Profile (Licensure)This position requires a valid and active license issued by the Indiana Department of Education as a School Social WorkerEducationCandidates must document successful attainment of degrees required for licensure in the state of Indiana. Master's Degree in Social Work requiredLocationEarly Learning CenterPosition Start Date7/28/2026Work ScheduleFull-TimeCalendar Length195 day contract, Temporary grant funded position through 2027-2028 school yearFLSA ClassificationSalaried, ExemptSalary/Hourly RateThe teacher salary schedule is based on teaching experience and starts at Bachelor's $55,865.55/Master's $56,918.55 with 0 years of experience for this position.BenefitsBenefits are effective 1st of the month following the first day of employment.Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/benefitsJOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTSEssential FunctionsUnder the Direction of the School Principal and working collaboratively with the Coordinator of Student Support Services, the following duties are assigned:Providing students, parents, administrators and other teaching staff with individually-tailored advice and consultation to address personal, emotional, familial, or social issues to maximize the students' learning experienceAccounting for school enrollment and regular attendance of every student as prescribed by the statutes of the State of Indiana and policies and rules of the School DistrictWorking closely with administrators, office staff, and school leadership team to help execute the school's mission and vision; including sitting on weekly office meetings, and quarterly data meetings to be an active participantAttend weekly staff meetings; attend grade level PLC meetings as necessaryConducting assessment of students for the purpose of identifying learning or social interaction issues, and recommending courses of action or corrective procedures to address issues and maximize learningAssisting as a member of the school's Pyramid Model Leadership TeamAssisting as a member of the school's MTSS teamProviding counseling and guidance for children who are experiencing problems in the area of attendance, behavior and adjustment, and for parents when underlying causes appear to be in the homeConducting social skills groupsServing as the check-in, check-out coordinator for student in need of behavior interventionContacting Department of Child Services (DCS) as needed in various circumstancesEstablishing and maintaining a positive working relationship with referred students and parents so that joint problem identification and subsequent resolution can occur.Maintaining collaborative relationships with school personnel by relating relevant data about referred students and families as they affect the student's adjustment in schoolFunctioning as a team member, consulting regularly in a formal or informal manner with building level administrators, school nurses, counselors, psychologists, Cummins therapists and other specialistsAssisting students and teaching staff in implementing student's behavior management plansHaving an understanding and knowledge of community resources so that appropriate referrals may be made when requiredVerifying the residency of individual students when there is a concern regarding the student's settlementEvaluating financial needs of individual students' families, and making referrals to appropriate agencies when it is determined that financial assistance will be required for a student to maintain good school attendanceKeeping accurate records of all visitations and referrals. Have available upon requestConducting home visits as needed to provide support to students and familiesTraveling to school district buildings and professional meetings as requiredContinuing to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and my maintaining professional relationshipsAssisting in the orientation of new teachers, and providing in-service training in guidanceSelecting appropriate supplies and equipment and maintaining inventory recordsHaving a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportationBeing available before and after school, as assignedAssisting with arrival and dismissal dutiesPerforming other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesMinimum of 5 years of experience preferredKnowledge of social work principles, theories, testing, methods, etc. as well as proven behavior management methodsDifferentiated instruction based upon student learning stylesData information systems, data analysis and formulation of action plansApplicable federal and state laws regarding education and studentsExcellent communication, written, curriculum and organizational skills requiredAbility to use computer network system and software applications as neededAbility to organize and coordinate workPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTPERCENT OF TIMESeldom = Less than 25%Occasional = 26 to 50%Often = 51 to 75%Very Frequent = 76% and aboveAbility to stand for extended periods of timeOftenAbility to carry 25 poundsOccasionalAmount to lift 25 poundsOccasionalAmount of force to push/pull up to 25poundsSeldomAbility to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurationsVery FrequentAbility to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matterVery FrequentAbility to hear and understand speech at normal levelsVery FrequentAbility to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversationVery FrequentAbility to operate office equipmentVery FrequentAbility to reach in all directionsVery FrequentClimbingSeldomOverhead workSeldomCONTACT INFORMATIONKristin Parisi, Principalkparisi@msdwt.k12.in.usThe Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.Attachment(s):Grant Funded School Social Worker-ELC Job Description .pdf