Position Title

School Social Worker - Virtual Learning Academy

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

Minimum $52,982 + DOE per BTA Contract

Job Description

10-Month Position

Commencing September 2025

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The BT BOCES Virtual Learning Academy is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Social Worker to provide support to students in grades 7-12. As a Social Worker, you will play a vital role in ensuring the mental health and well-being of our students, helping them navigate the challenges of virtual learning, and promoting a positive and supportive school environment. This will be a hybrid position. Key responsibilities include:

• Provide counseling to students, addressing academic, social, and emotional challenges
• Conduct assessments to identify students' needs and collaborate with teachers and parents to develop support plans
• Offer crisis intervention and conflict resolution support as necessary.
• Monitor and support the mental health and social-emotional development of students.
• Provide referrals to community resources and outside agencies as needed.
• Participate in meetings with parents, school staff, and other professionals to create holistic support for students
• Develop and deliver social-emotional learning resources and activities tailored to the virtual learning environment
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student interactions and progress.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Civil Service Title

School Social Worker

Job Qualifications

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• NYS Certification in School Social Work
• Licensed Master Social Worker required
• Experience working in a school setting (grades 7-12)
• Strong knowledge of social-emotional learning and mental health resources
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to foster strong relationships with students and families in a virtual environment
• Familiarity with virtual learning platforms and technology tools preferred
• Experience with providing counseling virtually preferred
• Strong understanding of mental health issues, specifically with anxiety, school avoidance, educational systems, and community resources preferred

Application Procedure

• Three (3) Professional References Required - These must be filled out in the section of your application where requested.
• A copy of your diploma may be uploaded in place of transcripts if necessary

• Please note that after you complete your registration on our  online site (Recruitfront), YOU MUST APPLY for any positions you are interested in. Your Recruitfront registration alone is NOT an application for employment with Broome-Tioga BOCES.  You must apply to a specific job number/job title after completing the first step of registration.  You will receive a confirmation email after you have completed your application properly.  THANK YOU for your interest in employment at Broome-Tioga BOCES!

Job Category

Guidance Counselor/Social Worker

Job Location

Professional Learning & Innovation Center

Additional Information