Job Description:
Long-term Substitute: School Social Worker (Job ID 1123)
Partnership Learning Academy, Terryville CT
Part-time (3 days per week)    or     Full time 
May 5 - June 12, 2025 and August 25 - October 17, 2025

Additional hours are available for Extended School Year (July 1-July 31)
Job Description: EdAdvance is seeking a dedicated and qualified professional to provide school social work support to students in grades K-5 with emotional and behavioral challenges. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of professionalism, emotional intelligence, and a genuine passion for helping students thrive academically. The role requires a deep commitment to fostering students' well-being and guiding them toward achieving their educational goals.

Requirements and Major Responsibilities:

• Candidate must hold a valid CT Endorsement as a School Social Worker (#071) 
• Provide Tier 1 SEL instruction and individual or group counseling as prescribed in IEPs
• Consult and collaborate with multidisciplinary school team to identify strategies and interventions
• Participate in PPT meetings and complete the necessary documents within CT-SEDS 
• Strong ability to develop therapeutic relationships with students and working relationships with adults
• Excellent written and oral communication skills 
• Excellent organizational and time management capabilities
• Ability to effectively problem-solve and adapt to shifting priorities
• Experience working with children in a school setting preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Will receive training in PMT (deescalation and emergency physical management)
• Must be able to withstand the physical demands of frequent standing, bending, kneeling and therapeutic holding as required

Application Procedure: 
  
Applications should be submitted for consideration by visiting EdAdvance’s employment page at, http://edadvance.org/about-us/employment, and click on the APPLY button next to the job posting of interest.
Human Resources 
EdAdvance
P.O. Box 909
Litchfield, CT 06759-0909


EdAdvance does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or status as a domestic violence victim, (along with any other classification protected by law).  EdAdvance further provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and all other designated youth groups. To file a complaint of discrimination, write Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, 450 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT  06103. Any person having inquiries concerning EdAdvance’s compliance with its nondiscrimination policies and procedures, including compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX, should contact: HR@edadvance.org