Elementary School Counselor or Elementary General Education Social Worker
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support, Life Skills Coach/Career Advisor, Psychology -
Social Work
Child Development/Support, Life Skills Coach/Career Advisor, Psychology
Elementary School Counselor Or Elementary School Social Worker
Location:
Burton Elementary School
Start Date:
Beginning of the School Year Salary:
According to the current Berkley Education Association (BEA) Master Agreement Salary Schedule Position Type:
Full-Time (1.0 FTE), Exempt
The Berkley School District is seeking a highly qualified and student-centered Elementary School Counselor or Elementary School Social Worker to support the academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs of students. Working within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, the successful candidate will provide Tier I and Tier II interventions, collaborate with staff and families, support school wide initiatives, and promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.
This position will partner with building administration and staff to implement social-emotional learning (SEL), diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, and career readiness programming while helping remove barriers that may limit a student's ability to fully access and benefit from their educational experience.
Required Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Social Work, School Counseling, or a related field. One of the following:
Michigan School Social Worker approval. Michigan School Counselor License (SCL). Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with School Counselor (NT) endorsement. Experience working with elementary-aged students. Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, families, staff, and community agencies. Excellent observation, organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience implementing social-emotional learning (SEL) programs and interventions. Experience supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives. Experience working within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework. Experience with crisis intervention, restorative practices, and trauma-informed approaches.
Student Support Services:
Provide individual and small-group counseling and support services to students experiencing academic, social-emotional, behavioral, or personal challenges. Deliver Tier I and Tier II interventions within the District's MTSS framework. Conduct student needs assessments and utilize data to identify and monitor appropriate interventions. Assist students in developing self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, responsible decision-making, and social awareness. Respond to student crises and collaborate with appropriate personnel to ensure student safety and well-being.
Support attendance, behavior, and academic improvement efforts as appropriate.
MTSS and School wide Initiatives:
Collaborate with building staff to implement and monitor social-emotional and behavioral supports. Support the implementation of district SEL programming and initiatives. Assist with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) efforts that promote a welcoming and supportive school culture. Participate in Student Support Team meetings and other problem-solving teams. Collect, analyze, and utilize data to evaluate intervention effectiveness and guide decision-making.
Family and Community
Collaboration:
Consult and collaborate with families, teachers, administrators, and community agencies to support student success. Assist families in accessing school and community resources. Facilitate communication among school personnel, families, and outside agencies when appropriate. Provide referrals for additional support services and resources based on student and family needs.
Career Readiness and Student Development:
Support district career readiness initiatives aligned with the Michigan Career Development Model (MI-CDM). Promote age-appropriate career awareness and future planning opportunities for elementary students. Collaborate with staff to integrate career exploration and personal development activities into the school experience.
Professional Responsibilities:
Consistently support and uphold district policies, procedures, and expectations.…
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