Substitute School Social Worker

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE: Substitute School Social Worker

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Coordinator of School Social Work Services

DEFINITION: In the long-term absence of the regular social worker, the substitute provides a variety of professional school social work services to students and their families to address social/emotional/environmental issues that impact academic performance. Provides consultation and recommendations regarding supporting improved student performance. Ensures that all initiatives support the system-wide goals identified in The Compass: Our Pathway to Excellence and the BCPS’ Master Plan. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in social work.

Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Social Worker Certificate is required. Possession of a Social Worker license issued by the Maryland State Board of Social Work Examiners.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work.
- Knowledge of public education.
- Skill in providing social work services to students and their families.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Skill in collaborating with teachers and school staff.
- Skill in communicating and utilization of technology.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is generally mobile and performed in a classroom and office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

SALARY: $ 41.05 per hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

- Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
- Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
- Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
- Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

- All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
- Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
- If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
- Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
- Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 219, Baltimore, Maryland 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information
Office of Substitutes
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-8446