Lexington Middle School Social Worker 1.0 FTE

Lexington Middle School Social Worker 1.0 FTE

Fayette County Public Schools

LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL - Lexington, Kentucky

Job Details

Job ID:5674064

Application Deadline:May 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:Today

Starting Date:Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

Fayette County Public Schools, KY

JOB DESCRIPTION - School Social Worker

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

School Social Worker

Job Class Code: 0270

Position Type: Salary

Job Type: Certified

Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels

Reports To: Superintendent's Designee

Supervises: N/A

Work Calendar Name: Elementary counselors, PGES coaches, social workers, technology resource teachers, mental health specialists

Days in work calendar: 199

JOB SUMMARY

To provide social work services for students and their families needed to reduce or eliminate physical or emotional barriers to academic success and to contribute to the children's positive growth.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Focuses efforts on Early Entry Extended-Day Primary age children.

Assesses the child's physical, social, and emotional needs.

Provides family assessments as needed.

Provides individual or group counseling for children.

Involves parents/guardians in the intervention plan for the child.

Offers services to the family as needed to work successfully with the child.

Collaborates with teachers, other school personnel, and agencies to secure needed services for students.

Maintains appropriate records.

Submits monthly reports of social work services.

May provide parent education and/or support groups.

Makes home, community, and agency visits as needed.

Assists in coordination of parent training and disbursement of Title I Outreach Library materials.

Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Maintains regular attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Master's Degree in Social Work

Licenses or Certifications:

School Social Work Certification

Special Requirements:

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Job Description Creation Date:

Revision Date:

7/1995

7/2012

10/2024

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment, retention, promotion, demotion, transfer or dismissal because of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

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Position Type:Full-Time

Salary:$53,263 to $94,361 Per Year

Job Categories:

Student Services > Social Worker

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required