UTHS Lead Social Worker, Outreach & Engagement

UTHS Lead Social Worker, Outreach & Engagement

Hiring Department: UT High School

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2029

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Purpose:

The lead social worker at UTHS will work with 9-12th grade students to increase social, emotional, and academic success. This position will work in collaboration with the high school programs to increase student engagement and monitor and support the social, mental, and emotional well‑being of our students. Additionally, this position will help maintain a support staff to work with and support students in our programs.

This role also involves working closely with staff to support their understanding and implementation of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) practices. After a successful probationary period, this position may be eligible for Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA).

• Assess and verify short-term and long-term goals of the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program.
• Use data to make decisions and adjustments to the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program.
• Organize resources, develop systems, and communicate with UTHS administration to align and prioritize work to achieve measurable goals.
• Assess staff needs and provide support for implementing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) practices.

• Design and implement professional development to support the social emotional learning curriculum and instruction using best practices, including research on theory and content standards with particular emphasis on students in the foster care system.
• Design Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) education workshops for staff, students, parents, and community.
• Stay up to date and current on best practices in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).
• Travel to attend mentoring sessions, conferences, and training sessions and to participate in marketing opportunities for the UTHS programs and services (up to 20%).
• Supervise, support and mentor any Social Work interns and ensure they provide high quality services and high levels of engagement with UTHS students.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to staff for implementing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) practices effectively across programs.

• Work closely with the Director of Graduation Pathways to ensure student success.
• Work to assist instructional support and the MTSS system.
• Work closely with UTHS administrative staff to coordinate student services.
• Communicate with internal and external partners to support all students, including partners from a variety of departments/colleges at the University of Texas and state agencies.
• Consult and work collaboratively with administration, staff, and Director of Graduation Pathways concerning Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) needs of students and provide guidance on designing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) integration into the schools and programs.
• Create and work collaboratively for the integration of district wide Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) education aligned with the district’s campus improvement plan.
• Update and prepare engagement and participation data for monthly and quarterly reports.

• Monitor students in the UTHS‑Texas and UTHS‑International programs.
• Monitor student progress, achievement, grades, emotional/mental health.
• Identify and use motivational strategies to connect students to services to support overcoming day‑to‑day obstacles.
• Provide engagement support for students to ensure participation is ongoing throughout enrollment through graduation.
• Coordinate and prepare student support materials and mentoring sessions online and face‑to‑face, webinars, group, and individual mentoring.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW/MSSW), counseling, education, or a closely related field with at least five years as a professional clinical social worker.
• Certified Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
• Experience working in an educational setting, implementing support for a…