Social Worker/Counselor

Herington Public Schools, USD #487, is currently seeking a Social Worker/School counselor to work primarily with 6th through 8th grade students and the teachers in the district`s middle school.  The Social Worker/Counselor may also provide support in our other buildings as needed. The successful candidate will begin in August of the 23-24 school year. 

Qualifications

• LMSW, Masters degree in Counseling, or related field is preferred. 
• A demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Excellent attendance record
• Excellent communication skills oral and written
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Evidence of the willingness and the ability to comply with the standards for ethical and professional performance established by the State Board of Education.
• This individual will exhibit skills pertinent to foster positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents and the community

Other Information

Reports to: Superintendent

Work Schedule: 201 Day Contract 

Responsibilities

• Provision of Social Work services as part of an IEP team
• Assisting with the writing of Individual Education Plans
• Supporting the learning process to help students achieve program objectives
• Working with and understanding a diverse student population
• Encouraging a building climate conducive to learning
• Establishing a cooperative relationship with all students and staff
• Maintaining open lines of communication with parents/ guardians/ staff
• Engaging in professional growth activities through an ongoing program of job-related knowledge and skill development
• Working collaboratively to achieve the overall purpose of the schools program and support the Districts vision, aims and goals

How To Apply

Visit EducateKansas.org and complete the online application attached to the USD #487 job posting.

Please provide a letter of interest, a resume, and post-secondary transcript(s).  Additional attachments are optional. Thank you as well for providing complete contact information for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aligned with the mission of the Herington Public Schools is the commitment to educational equity for all students, staff, and patrons of the school system. In all places and in all activities of the Herington Public Schools, it is expected that every individual will be treated in a fair and equitable manner. All conduct will reflect a belief in the dignity and value of each person regardless of the individual`s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizenship status, or economic status.

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