Social Worker - Middle School

Social Worker

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, the school social worker conducts special education evaluations, IEPs, MDRs, provides school social work services to special education students determined by the IEP, develops and implements positive behavior intervention plans, as well as provides research based strategies to meet students social-emotional needs. The school social worker is responsible for establishing effective and professional rapport with students, parents, and staff while developing skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to enhance individual student's abilities while maintaining a caseload within the compliance mandates of the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education.

Masters in Social Work from an accredited university with a School Social Work concentration School Social Work Licensure/Temporary or Full School Approval for School Social Worker

• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff, students and parents
• Strong commitment to educate students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment
• Demonstrate self-discipline and initiative

Adhere to special education procedures related to MARSE and IDEA

Facilitate and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams for interventions, evaluations, determining special education eligibility, services and programs

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary staff, parents, and administrators

Maintain compliance with IEPs for students on caseload and Medicaid

Conduct special education evaluations, METs, IEPs, MDRs, and provide school social work services as necessary

Implement research based strategies while providing individual and group therapeutic services

Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, Crisis Intervention Plans, and evaluate the progress of students in responding to interventions

Provide in-classroom behavioral support, coaching, training and strategies for meeting the needs of students

Facilitate behavior review meetings and consult with building teams to plan and implement classroom based behavior strategies and interventions

Document and collect data for behavior interventions and services provided