Social Worker

As the full-time school social worker, Mrs. Rubino offers invaluable help to St. Paul students and families.  Here are some of the services she provides:

• Offer support and assistance to students on an as needed basis 
  • Students are referred by teachers, administrators or parents based on academic need or behavioral concerns
• Meet with individual students on a weekly basis to assist with emotional, social or behavioral growth
  •     Assist students to improve self-esteem, social skills and self-control 
  •     Teach students to develop problem solving skills
  •     Provide student with coping skills for challenges at school or home
  •     Advocate for student's needs
• Act as a link between home and school 
  •     Meet with parents upon request
  •     Offer positive parenting strategies to parents regarding concerns with their child
• Meet with teachers when concerns arise regarding a student 
  •     Offer classroom management strategies and support
• Utilize office as a quiet space for one-on-one academic support for students 
• Responsible for creating and implementing St. Paul Accommodation Plans and behavior plans 
• Identify students in a crisis situation and respond accordingly 
• Facilitate monthly classroom activities focusing on self-esteem, problem solving, conflict resolution, kindness and friendship