Middle and High School Social Worker
South Routt School District
South Routt School District
High School Social Worker
Minimum qualifications include certification as school social worker, school nurse, or school counselor; prior experience or equivalent knowledge of the K-12 student assistance prevention and intervention programs consistent with recommended legal procedures and accepted student assistance program standards of practice; Working with school personnel to identify behavioral signs and symptoms of substance abuse and to assist staff, students and parents when individual behavior becomes problematic due to substance use.
Job Responsibilities include administering the alcohol, tobacco and other drug policy of the district; providing counseling to those youth involved in drug abuse; acting as a resource person to staff, students and parents for services to students returning from treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse or psychiatric problems; serving as a resource to staff, students and parents in prevention education in the area of alcohol and other drug abuse and related problems ; coordinate in-service for administrators, teachers and parents to increase their awareness of the impact of chemical problems on educational performance and family dynamics, to enable them to identify signs of substance use by students,
and to enable them to carry out prevention education problems; establishing and utilize a referral network of community resources; serving at the secondary level as a liaison between home and school for
students with attendance difficulties; participating in multi-tiered systems of support as appropriate; reviewing caseloads with building administrators on a monthly basis; submitting a monthly summary report of direct services, an end of the year report and any other reports as required by the Director; and any other social work related activities assigned by the administration.
Reports to the Soroco High/Middle School Principal.
Work calendar, location, and hours are flexible, but will be based upon 8 hrs. per day, Aug-May, exempt status, salary is negotiable but will be similar to school counselors and mental health providers. Generous benefits package includes 100% employee paid Health, Dental and Life insurance. Paid sick leave and PERA retirement.
Benefits include 100% paid health, dental and Life insurance, with options for employee paid plans as well.
Paid sick leave
PERA
The South Routt School District is designated "Accredited with Distinction" by the Colorado Dept. of Education
The Soroco Middle School has been designated as “A School to Watch” by the Colorado Assoc. of Middle Level Educators.
Student Days are Monday-Thursday, and staff work 1-2 Fridays for month for professional development, conferences and prep days.
Our schools are located on two campuses. The Elementary and Preschool are located in the heart of Yampa, while our secondary campus sits atop the hill and overlooks the quaint town of Oak Creek.
Our mission is to develop career-connected, community-based, and academically prepared students in a safe environment.
We strive to be the best small school district in Colorado, meeting the academic, social-emotional, and future needs of our students.
With an average of 350-400 students, pre-K thru 12th grade, teachers at South Routt enjoy small class sizes and more personable teaching experiences.
Located 25 miles south of Steamboat Springs, CO, our staff and families enjoy access to beautiful northwest Colorado and the full spectrum of outdoor activities without the hassle to get there.
Routt County has multiple state parks, the Flattops Wilderness and the Zirkel Wilderness areas in close proximity, endless BLM land and of course world class skiing in Steamboat Springs. In Spring, Summer and Fall we have the most beautiful hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing and full enjoyment of nature.
Come work and play with us. You’re gonna Love it!