Special Education Social Worker Job Sacramento area,California USA,Social Work

Position Type:
Student Support Services/ Social Worker
Date Posted: 8/19/2026
Location:

Comstock Elementary School
Date Available:

2026-27 School Year

POSITION:

Special Education Social Worker

Comstock Elementary School

SALARY:

Dependent on years of school social worker experience and certification

Salary starting at $49,044

WILL HONOR 100% OF PRIOR FULL-TIME SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER YEARS

Eligible school for Teacher Loan Forgiveness
Merit Pay, Sick Day Buyback Program, and Tuition Reimbursement per CEA Contract

AVAILABLE:

School Year

CERTIFICATION:

School Social Worker Certificate or Registration, required
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with Special Education Endorsement, preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

Effectively demonstrates facilitation skills, leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, students, and staff
Experience and/or training in utilizing academic interventions and supporting students who have IEP's
Extensive experience working with youth, families, and community organizations
Experience in the development and facilitation of professional development
Experience working in a multicultural environment supporting anti-bias and anti-racist practices
Experience supporting restorative practices

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate student culture processes including Restorative Practices, PBIS, and Leader In Me
Coordinate IEP plans
Conduct social-emotional, adaptive behavior, and developmental assessments as part of special education eligibility evaluations
Complete social/developmental histories through parent/guardian interviews
Observe students in classroom, lunchroom, and other school settings to inform eligibility and programming decisions
Contribute social work data to Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) reports
Participate as a required or invited member of IEP teams
Write measurable social-emotional and behavioral goals and track progress
Recommend and provide related services (individual/group service minutes) as specified in IEPs
Ensure services align with state and federal special education law (IDEA, state regulations) and timelines
Provide individual and group services to students with disabilities to address social skills, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and coping strategies
Support crisis intervention and de-escalation for students with significant behavioral or emotional needs
Facilitate transition planning support (school-to-school, grade-to-grade, or post-secondary) for students with IEPs
Deliver social skills instruction aligned to IEP goals (individually or in small groups)
Assist in developing Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)
Collaborate with teachers on classroom-based behavior supports and de-escalation strategies
Monitor and document behavioral progress data for IEP review
Support students with chronic discipline issues; monitor and identify attendance issues; meet with parents to help rectify these issues
Seek outside counseling support for students and families.
Additional duties as assigned
Perform "Essential Job Functions" as specified

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:
It is the policy of Comstock Public Schools that the district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, or any other legally prohibited basis in admission or access to district employment, programs, events, or activities. Melissa Remillard at Comstock Public Schools has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy.

Contact information: , 6138 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048.

6138 King Highway | Kalamazoo, MI 49048 | | www.

ComstockPS.org/hr

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