School Social Worker

Goddard USD 265 • www.goddardusd.com

School Social Worker:  Goddard Public Schools Special Education Cooperative is seeking a World Class School Social Worker for Challenger Intermediate (5th/6th) School. Candidates interested in working in a collaborative and innovative environment with opportunities to develop their professional skills are encouraged to apply. School Social Worker duties include, but are not limited to:

  1. Serve as an advocate for all children and youth.
  2. Participates in comprehensive evaluation of students.
  3. Provides individual and group counseling and support to students.
  4. Provides support to classroom teachers.
  5. Responds to crisis situations in schools.
  6. Implements appropriate programs, groups and initiatives to target at-risk populations.
  7. Plan individual school programs to promote a positive and caring school climate.
  8. Coordinates and facilitates appropriate community services to students. 

Why Choose the Goddard Public Schools Special Education Cooperative?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orEGJI7ipQQ&feature=youtu.be

  • Competitive starting salary
  • World Class Facilities
  • Advantages of living in Wichita Metro Area
  • Experienced staff entering the district are given credit for total years of experience and highest level of education
  • Opportunities for professional growth

Candidates must obtain a Master Level Social Work license from the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board prior to employment.  Individuals interested in joining the Goddard Public Schools Team will need to complete an on-line application at www.goddardusd.com  All questions regarding these positions should be directed to Melody Stuckey, Special Education Coordinator, at mstuckey@goddardusd.com. Position open until filled.  

Benefits Information

USD 265 currently offers $385/month towards a district offered health insurance plan through United Health

Employer Information

Goddard School District USD 265 serves more than 6300 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.  The city of Goddard is located 5 miles west of Wichita, and the school district boundaries include students from west Wichita to rural Sedgwick County.  The area provides its residents with a small town atmosphere and all of the conveniences of a large metropolitan area.  Many families specifically choose to locate in the Goddard School District because of our long-standing reputation for excellence and student achievement.

The Goddard Public Schools provides its students and staff with world-class facilities, as well as innovative and quality education programs at every level.  The school district offers a strong academic focus for students in grades Pre-K-12.  The students in the Goddard School District are served by two 5A high schools (grades 9-12), two middle schools (grades 7-8), two intermediate schools (grades 5-6), five elementary schools (grades pre-K-4), one alternative learning center (grades 9-12),  and virtual education options (grades 1-12).

Goddard USD 265 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, handicap/disability, or age as to treatment of students in programs and as to employment.  Persons having inquiries concerning the District`s compliance with Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act and the Age Discrimination Act may contact the school district`s ADA and Section 504 coordinator, the District`s Director of Human Resources, 201 South Main, Goddard, KS, 67052, Telephone: 316-794-4000. Those wishing to make a federal inquire may do so at the U.S. Department of Education through the Office for Civil Rights.  Contact may be made at  OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov  or (816)268-0550

  

 

 

 

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Job Contact Address

201 S Main
Goddard, KS 67052

Job Start Date

July-1-2023

Applications Due By

June-30-2023

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