School Social Worker/School Counselor

Job Title: School Social Worker/ School Counselor

Department: Lynde School

Position Summary

Provide counseling, case management, and support services to students and families as part of an interdisciplinary team. Ensure services align with IEPs to promote social-emotional well- being, behavioral growth, and academic engagement. This full-time, 10-month position includes a 6-week summer program and requires flexibility for meetings, family communication, and professionaldevelopment.

Department

Gateway Longview’s Education programs support K through 12th grade students who struggle with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.

Agency

Gateway Longview is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Gateway Longview takes pride in offering an amazing benefits package to take care of our most important asset- our employees! We offer medical, dental and vision plan insurance effective the first of the month following hire date, flexible spending accounts, wellness program, employee assistance program, a 403B retirement plan, & several more offers.

Compensation

$45,000 - $50,000 per year

*offers based on education and years of experience

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time, normal school hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Gateway Longview has a strong investment in developing the future leaders of the organization through trainings, advancement opportunities, and a formal leadership pipeline.

Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate the clinical components of students’ IEPs in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, incorporating input from related service providers.
• Ensure active supervision of assigned student(s) to promote safety, engagement, and compliance with behavior and education plans.
• Provide individual and group counseling, family engagement, and case management services tailored to students’ social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Communicate effectively with school staff, caregivers, outside providers, and Committees on Special Education to ensure cohesive, wraparound support.
• Support student intake, admissions, and transitions between programs or placements.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation—including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries—in compliance with agency, state, and professional standards.
• Maintain confidential student records in accordance with FERPA, HIPAA, and agency policies, including updating FERPA disclosure logs.
• Lead discharge and aftercare planning in partnership with families, school districts, and the Transitional Services Specialist.
• Represent the program in agency and community meetings and contribute to outreach and advocacy efforts.
• Participate in de-escalation, crisis intervention, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) procedures to support student safety.
• Engage in professional development to maintain licensure and stay current with best practices in school-based mental health.
• Other duties as assigned