Delaware Schools Consortium

School Social Worker

Location : Georgetown, DE, 19947

Job Type : Full Time

Date Posted : 9 February 2026

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Social Worker

Date Posted:
1/22/2026

Location:
Georgetown Elementary School

Date Available:
February 2026

Closing Date:
Open until filled

District:
Indian River School District
Please note that this is a full-time temporary position for the 2025-2026 school year only. There is no guarantee of rehire for temporary staff.

Contract Start Date: February 2026
Contract End Date: 6/30/26

POSITION: School Social Worker Temporary Full-time

LOCATION: Georgetown Elementary School
START DATE: 2025-2026 School Year
SALARY: Salary based on experience and degree on the Teacher Pay Scale. Salary schedule can be found on the district website:
https://www.irsd.net/departments/human-resources/salary-scales

Minimum Qualifications:

Must hold a state mandated professional license (LCSW or LMSW) and be eligible for School Social Worker certification per DE regulation. http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/1500/1584.shtml#TopOfPage
Master in Social Work or related field from an accredited institution
Minimum of 2 years of social work experience with supporting the mental health needs of children and their families

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide clinical behavioral health counseling services to students and their families around issues that impact students' academic performance. Services may be provided in school or family's home.
Provide or ensure services to students and families with multiple issues involving mental and emotional health that could be related to substance use, past trauma or mental illness.
Build strong rapport with students and families and complete accurate psycho-social assessments and treatment plans
Maintain detailed and concise records of each student (client) during the course of their treatment in district platform
Consult with physicians, medical professionals, therapists and other related professionals when appropriate
Facilitate dialogue that involves the appropriate individuals as needed
Work with other school personnel to properly assess and help students with unique needs flourish in the school setting
Collaborate with school team, families and outside providers to develop effective supportive transition plans for students as they transition in and out of an alternative setting
Collaborate with student IEP team to develop and support the goals on the students' IEPs
Collaborate with the school administration and support staff to conduct assessments and create behavior plans that work to support the whole child.
Provide direct support and professional development opportunities for staff to increase their knowledge and skills related to supporting students' emotional and behavioral well being, including the implementation of trauma informed practices
Respond to crisis situations in accordance with district policies and procedures and follow up as appropriate to ensure student safety
Actively participate in or facilitate MTSS team meetings and provide and/or coordinate wrap around services to students
Maintain a working knowledge of local and state resources and make appropriate referrals for services to students and families.
Other duties as requested by building level principal

Application Procedure:
The following items must be completed by the closing date for interview consideration:

Current District Employees (Not including substitutes):

Complete online application, attach resume and apply for the positions you are interested in at www.irsd.net

Outside Applicants & Substitutes

Complete online application, attach resume, college transcripts (if applicable), certificates (if applicable), and three letters of reference or online reference surveys completed within the last year.

The Indian River School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to modify job requirements, and to reject any or all application for reasonable cause.
The Indian River School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate or deny services on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender, creed, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, pregnancy, age, ancestry, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military status or any other characteristic protected by law.