Supervisor, Social Work (2026-2027)

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, supervises, coordinates, and supports the daily operations of School Social Work Services. Assists in the development of social work standards of practice, ensuring they meet the needs of students in alignment with district and state standards, as well as Federal, state, and local laws, and MPS policy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides day-to-day support for school social workers, collaborating closely with school principals to ensure social work services meet school needs.
• Assists in the development, administration, and evaluation of school social work services to ensure they align with district goals and student needs.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates ongoing staff development programs for school social workers based on identified areas of need.
• Ensures that social work practice standards are established and adhered to by all school social workers.
• Conducts regular observations of school social work staff to assess their performance, providing feedback and identifying areas for further development.
• Provide Individual and/or Group supervision for SSWs (clinical, non-clinical, provisional)
• Provides guidance and support to school social workers working toward tenure, helping them meet performance expectations.
• Develops and coordinates the implementation of district child abuse reporting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and maintaining accurate records.
• Screens and coordinates the placement of school social work interns, providing guidance and oversight throughout their placements.
• Assists the Division of Human Resources with recruitment, placement, and evaluation of school social workers; screens new applicants to ensure a high-quality workforce.
• Serves as a liaison between the district and community agencies, fostering collaboration between district and outside resources.
• Provides consultation to building administrators, community agency personnel, and parents regarding crisis intervention, child abuse reporting, due process procedures, data privacy legislation, parental custody issues, social-emotional student needs, and school/community resources.
• Directs strategic planning efforts and needs assessments, helping to identify staffing and program priorities to meet the district’s goals.
• Ensure district-wide compliance with Section 504 and ADA Regulations
• Develop, implement and monitor policies related to disability access and nondiscrimination
• Serve as the district's primary point of contact for 504/ADA concerns
• Provide training for administrators, teachers,