School Social Worker

School Social Worker

Qualified candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Social Work with MDE temporary or full approval as a School Social Worker and demonstrate the following qualifications. Administer both standardized and informal assessments (observations, interviews, etc.). Coordinate and/or serve as a member of diagnostic teams and education planning and placement committees, and provide sociological assessments related to planning for children with adjustment problems.

Provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluations for children suspected of being eligible as a student with an emotional impairment, otherwise health impairment, or autism. Ability to lead staff in completing Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs). Lead staff in developing and implementing social, affective, and behavior intervention plans (BIPs). Ability to develop and implement positive behavior support systems. Assist staff and families with crisis needs and be an active member on the building's Key Identified Personnel (KIP) team.

Excellent verbal and written language skills. Organized and able to manage multiple assignments within multiple buildings. Experience and ability to write standards based IEPs including measurable goals. Collaborate with staff and families. Thorough knowledge of community agencies that support students and families. Experience with a variety of disabilities including ASD, EI and SXI. Must be CPI trained or willing to be CPI trained within 30 days of hire date and annually update CPI certification.

Perform other responsibilities and assigned by Central Office Administration and/or Building Principals. This position reports to the Director of Special Education and the Building Principal.