School Social Worker

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting students' mental health, strengthening family partnerships, and helping create a safe, supportive school community where every student can thrive.

As a School Social Worker, you'll work closely with school leadership, teachers, counselors, families, and community partners to provide direct support to students while helping lead school-wide prevention and intervention efforts. If you're passionate about helping students overcome challenges and reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

• Meaningful, mission-driven work that positively impacts students and families

• A collaborative and supportive school leadership team

• The opportunity to build lasting relationships with students

• The ability to influence school climate and student success

• Ongoing professional development and collaboration

• A comprehensive benefits package

• Provide individual and small-group counseling for students experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges.

• Conduct student assessments and develop intervention strategies that promote student well-being and academic success.

• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, counselors, families, and community partners to coordinate student support services.

• Connect students and families with behavioral health providers and community resources.

• Respond to student crises and provide intervention, support, and follow-up services.

• Serve as an active member of the School Safety Program Team (SSPT), helping strengthen school safety, prevention, and student wellness initiatives.

• Participate in behavioral intervention planning and threat assessment processes when appropriate.

• Maintain accurate and confidential student records in accordance with FERPA and applicable regulations.

• Participate in professional development, school safety training, and staff meetings.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.

• Arizona Department of Education School Social Worker (PreK-12) certification, or the ability to obtain certification.

• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

• Knowledge of school-based mental health practices, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and behavioral support strategies.

• Ability to work effectively with students, families, educators, and community partners.

• Experience working with children or adolescents in a school, clinical, or community setting.

• Bilingual in Spanish.

About BASIS Phoenix South

BASIS Phoenix South is proud to serve a diverse student population as a Title I campus. Our educators are passionate about ensuring every student has access to the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a career where you can make a meaningful impact every day while helping students overcome barriers to success, we'd love to meet you.