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School Therapist
Location:
North Liberty, IA
Description:
TITLE: School Therapist LOCATION: North Bend Elementary (North Liberty, IA), Clear Creek Elementary (Oxford, IA) and Amana Elementary (Amana, IA) JOB SUMMARY : This position will communicate with parents, school personnel and community resource staff in helping support students and families. REPORTS TO : Principal or Designee JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide individual and/or group social work services to students Work with families to help them become more effective participants in their children's education Provide crisis intervention, as needed Maintain ongoing communication with service providers; i.e. outside agencies, medical personnel, community therapists, protective services, etc., to ensure that services needed by the family are provided. Contribute to professional development by providing in-services, consultation, and mentoring colleagues, as needed If covered by liability insurance, may diagnosis mental illness to assist students getting further help as needed EDUCATION Master's Degree in social work from a graduate school of social work and accredited by the Council on Social Work Education is required Accreditation from the State of Iowa - Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)- OR - Social Worker Independent Level License (LISW) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implements ideas contained in technical documents, assessment data, professional journals and regulations. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to students, colleagues, parents and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students. Ability to assist students in the areas of language and literacy. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals and fractions. Ability to assist students in implementing these mathematical concepts. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. REQUIRED DISPOSITIONS: Believes that all children can attain high levels of learning. Takes responsibility for the learning of students and his/her own performance. Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all children. Applies the principles of continuous improvement through the use of quality tools and processes. Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team. Won't shy from today's educational challenges. Utilizes effective interpersonal skills. Has a track record of success. Works with great integrity. Regular and prompt attendance. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Ability to apply knowledge of current research as it relates to the support of the Educational Goals of the District. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made too enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors on when supervising students outside of the classroom. The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the American Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Clear Creek Amana School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation or gender identity. Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer.
Company:
Clear Creek Amana Community School District
Posted:
April 27 on ApplicantPRO
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