Risk School Social Worker at Knapp Charter Academy

Overview

Located in Grand Rapids, MI, Knapp Charter Academy opened in 1997 and serves students Young5-8. This role is with National Heritage Academies and is positioned as a School Social Worker.

• Outperformed local district for 13 years.
• Personalized support from Deans and Instructional Coach.
• All-inclusive materials for seamless teaching.
• Opportunities for growth and mentorship.
• Wrap-around services for student well-being.
• Strong support from leadership and behavioral specialists.
• Mentor training for successful integration.

• Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, and progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services; participate in student IEP meetings.
• Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students; monitor students’ responses to identified interventions.
• Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate the results to all team members in parent-friendly language.
• Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.
• Establish relationships with both students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning.
• Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success.
• Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process and collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.

• Hold a master's degree in social work; exceptions apply in North Carolina and Ohio.
• Hold a valid social work license issued in the state you are applying for.
• Candidates for positions in Michigan must have state approval as a school social worker.
• Knowledge of special education processes and procedures is preferred.
• Candidates with experience working with at-risk students are preferred if applicable to the school.
• National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Education Administration Programs

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