Position Title

School Social Worker (Anticipated)

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

Per MTA contract

Job Description

Mechanicville City School District anticipates hiring a full-time School Social Worker, effective December 1, 2026.  Elementary School Social Worker Job Description Related Services: Participating in special education assessment meetings as well as individualized educational planning meetings Preparing a social history on a child with a disability Counseling (Group and Individual) Assisting in developing positive behavioral intervention strategies Reporting to administration and proper authorities in cases of child abuse Services to Students: Providing crisis intervention Identifying and addressing bullying and other peer issues Developing intervention strategies to increase academic and behavior success Teaching prosocial and conflict resolution skills Services to Parents/Families  Collaborating with families to support their child’s school success Assisting families in accessing and utilizing school and community resources Services to School Personnel Consulting with teachers and staff to increase student success Serving as an active member of the school’s collaborative problem-solving team, MTSS, and CSE committees School-Community Liaison Refer parents/families to community resources Advocating for new community/school services to meet the needs of students and families

Job Qualifications

• The successful candidate must be certified: LCSW (preferred) or LMSW (minimal).

• Full-time (10-months) 

• Salary and benefits per MTA contract

Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

Elem School

Additional Information