School Social Worker - Vacancy ID: 253599

Sparta Area School District is searching for a full-time District-Wide School Social Worker to join our team starting in the 2026-2027 school year! We are a proud learning community with a focus on positive relationships and collaboration. Our staff have a strong desire to meet our mission, which is “to educate all students academically, emotionally, and socially, to inspire curiosity and resilience.”

The School Social Worker we are looking for will be compassionate and student-centered and will address the social, emotional, and mental health needs that impact student success and well-being. The School Social Worker will collaborate with educators, families, and community partners to remove barriers to learning and foster a safe, supportive school environment. The person in this role will lead and support school safety, violence prevention, and suicide prevention efforts across the district. This is a district-wide role with a focus on prevention, intervention, crisis response and capacity-building across all schools. The position is intended to provide system-level coordination and support, alignment of mental health practices across schools,  and coordination with community agencies. 

Core Responsibilities of the Position:

- Student Mental Health Support and Suicide Prevention

- School Safety and Violence Prevention

- Attendance Intervention and Truancy Prevention

- Family and Community Engagement and Support

- Collaboration and Systems Work

- Training and Consultation

Special Skills Required:
- Experience in a school-based environment
- Familiarity with school-based mental health services
- Training in behavioral threat assessment and management, suicide risk assessment, and crisis response
- Expertise in behavior supports and interventions (FBA’s, BIP’s, de-escalation practices)
- Effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across grade levels and schools
- Ability to connect easily with families and students
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organization and time-management skills
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships
- Strong interest in promoting teamwork and collaboration

Degree/Special Training Required:

Masters