Appraisal Social Worker

NOLA Public Schools Vision
The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success. 

Position Summary
To serve as a member of a Student Evaluation and Support Services (SESS) Team in a program offering psychological, social, sensory, and educational services to children ages 3-22. The SESS Team will service children through the Child Search Office, in non-public school settings, in direct-operated and charter schools in the OPSB’s LEA.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Functions as evaluation coordinator for designated referred students;
• Facilitates the Student Assistance Team (SATeam) process by participating as a representative of the Student Evaluation & Support Services team in providing feedback on best practices in the student assistance team process;
• Explains and interprets assessment services/findings to parents, teachers, principals, and other appropriate personnel;
• Implements and/or assists teachers and other school personnel in the design and implementation of educational / behavioral interventions for support and / or related services to clients;
• Provides a written report of any academic/behavioral support services provided to clients;
• Attends the Tier III data meetings to participate in the development of evidence-based interventions and to assist in the analysis of the plans’ effectiveness;
• Evaluates as a Student Evaluation & Support Services member and in accordance with Bulletin 1508, the Pupil Appraisal Handbook, and the NASW ethical standards those students suspected of being exceptional. Evaluations include activities such as family interviews and the administration of home and school adaptive behavior assessments, when appropriate in order to determine the impact of developmental, educational, social/emotional, cult...