Special Education Social Worker

Job Description

The School Social Worker is responsible for helping families in situations of crisis, abuse and neglect, in addition to supporting other areas of social-emotional need affecting student academic achievement. The position responds to issues directly, by facilitating meetings and/or by coordinating services with outside parties such as Child Protective Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and other community-based organizations.

• Preliminary School Social Worker Certificate (PSSWC)
• Professional School Social Worker Certificate (PSWC)
• School Social Worker Permit (SSWP)

Reside in Michigan or surrounding states (Ohio or Indiana). Applicants located out of state must have a Michigan School Social Worker certification to be considered.

Immediately for current school year 25/26

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy (MGLVA). We want you to be a part of our talented team.

The mission of MGLVA is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Maintains caseload of students/families referred for additional support
• Provides brief assessments to develop an action plan with students and families
• Facilitates family intervention meetings with families in crisis or with multi-dimensional needs
• Serves as point-of-contact for teachers and administration for families in crisis; supports staff training and implementation of support processes
• Serves as liaison for ESSA subgroups, McKinney-Vento, and migrant students; follows up with families by phone or in-person, coordinates with external agencies (e.g. Child Protective Services, The Department of Juvenile Justice, community service agencies, etc.) as needed
• Maintains an active role and awareness of local community resources within school boundaries, through research, attending local meetings and/or networking events.

• Master's degree in social work or related social service field AND
• One (1) year of documented social work field experience AND
• Social work education coursework, to include Human Behavior in the Social Environment equivalent OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to clear required background check

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.);
  Web proficiency.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time
• Three (3) years of field experience
• Background working in education

Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a home-based position but may require one or more days a week in the office as determined by the supervisor

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Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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