Substitute School Social Worker

Position

Certified Student Support Services/ Social Worker

Date Posted: 12/11/2025

Location:

Waterford School District

District:
Waterford School District

Substitute School Social Worker

• Licensed Master’s Social Worker with full or temporary School Social Work approval by State of Michigan
• Prior experience in the development of functional assessments and behavior intervention plans to facilitate successful learning
• Strong knowledge of community resources which may be used by individuals with developmental challenges
• Demonstrate the capacity to identify barriers to student growth and the ability to analyze complex situations in order to achieve effective outcomes for students
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, individuals receiving services, families, other agencies, and the general public
• Employment experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
• Proficient in writing reports and maintaining records

• Conducts Functional Assessments that incorporate multiple data/information sources, including formal/informal observation of behaviors that interfere with learning
• Develops Behavior Support Plans that are built upon the concepts of positive behavioral supports and utilizes ethical, proactive, person centered approaches in order to modify or resolve behavior
• Develops methods of tracking effectiveness of behavior support plans through the analysis of behavioral data and makes changes to the plan as necessary
• Provides the necessary training and modeling to enable classroom staff to effectively implement behavior support plans and instructional strategies in order to reduce or eliminate undesirable behaviors
• Promotes student self-advocacy and independence by encouraging each individual to identify his/her needs and preferences
• Provides timely and accurate documentation, in compliance with policies, procedures and regulations
• Serve as a member of the building Crisis Team
• Other duties as assigned

Building Principal and Executive Director of Student Support Services

February 16, 2026

December 11, 2025

Until filled

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