Job Information
Dansville Central School District Elementary School Social Worker or School Counselor in Dansville, New York
Dansville CSD is seeking highly qualified candidates to apply for the following position:
Position
Start Date
License/Certification
Elementary School Social Worker or
Elementary School Counselor
July 1, 2026
(or as soon as available)
School Social Worker
(LCSW preferred)
or
School Counselor
Job Description:
Serve as the link between home, school, and the community to promote our students’ overall academic, personal, and social well-being.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with other professional staff members to achieve district and building goals.
Understand theories of normal and exceptional development, as well as their application to all students.
Utilize family strengths and structures to encourage their involvement in and support of their children’s education and well-being.
Offer professional learning to teachers to enhance their knowledge of social/emotional and behavioral needs and their impact on academic success.
Assist teachers with classroom management, including collaboration in the development of Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and in the implementation of behavior management and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
Support the building intervention team in addressing social-emotional and behavioral skill deficits.
Provide both group and individual-based counseling services to students, primarily as required by students' Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s).
Implement prevention programs, according to data, for topics such as, but not limited to, school violence, substance abuse, conflict resolution, child abuse, positive self-image, social skills, and character education.
Provide crisis intervention, as needed.
Form strong collaborative relationships with community agencies and coordinate systems of care to provide wrap-around services, making referrals to such community-based agencies as necessary.
Attend and actively participate in CSE/CPSE, prereferral, and Section 504 Accommodation Team meetings.
Maintain case records, progress toward individual student goals, and maintain confidentiality.
Monitor and effectively communicate with staff and parents about student progress.
Participate in activities that lead to continued professional growth.
Perform other duties as assigned by administration and/or the Superintendent of Schools.
Reports to:
Building Level Principal and Director of Special Programs
Terms of Employment:
Per the DCSD Contract
Job Qualifications
District will consider any of the following New York State certifications to fill this position:
School Social Worker (LCSW preferred)
School Counselor
Position Start Date:07/01/2026
Application Deadline:05/04/2026
Job Number: 036