Elementary Social Worker

Elementary Social Worker

South Lake Schools Avalon Elementary School - St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5836798

Final date to receive applications: Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

At South Lake Schools, we believe great schools are built through strong relationships. Together with our community, we create an engaging and nurturing environment where students thrive and staff feel valued, connected, and supported. Our small-school setting fosters meaningful collaboration and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on learners. Located along beautiful Lake St. Clair in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, our district offers a welcoming community with convenient access to the cultural attractions, dining, entertainment, and professional sports of Detroit, as well as the region’s scenic orchards, cider mills, and outdoor recreation, making South Lake Schools an exceptional place to live, work, and grow.

• Master’s Social Work degree (or its equivalent or higher) from an accredited college or university AND a Michigan School Social Worker Credential
• Limited Master’s Social Work License (LLMSW) or Master’s Social Work License (LMSW) AND 310 Letter from an accredited college or university
• Creative, committed, energetic, and well-organized.
• Strong moral values and discipline.
• Alternative qualifications as acceptable by the Superintendent or designee.

• Adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics, Michigan School Social Work standards, district policies, and applicable federal and state laws.
• Demonstrates professional judgment, cultural responsiveness, and a commitment to continuous professional growth.
• Participates in professional development, team meetings, district committees, and other activities that support student success and school improvement.
• Maintains effective working relationships with students, families, staff, administrators, and community agencies.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with FERPA, MARSE, and district requirements.
• Serves as a member of multidisciplinary evaluation teams and conducts social-emotional and/or behavioral assessments, observations, interviews, and other evaluation activities as assigned.
• Prepares comprehensive assessment reports and presents findings during eligibility, annual review, and reevaluation meetings.
• Uses multiple sources of data to identify student social, emotional, behavioral, attendance, and mental health needs and collaborates with school teams to address barriers affecting learning, attendance, engagement, and school participation.
• Participates in and supports the implementation of Child Study, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Section 504 processes, and special education services related to behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health needs.
• Provides individual and group social work services to eligible students in accordance with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 Plans, and approved general education intervention plans.
• Delivers evidence-based social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health interventions designed to improve student functioning, educational access, self-regulation, coping skills, problem-solving skills, conflict resolution skills, and positive peer relationships.
• Conducts ongoing progress monitoring and adjusts interventions based on student response and data.
• Assists in addressing chronic absenteeism and attendance concerns through collaboration with students, families, school personnel, and community agencies.
• Provides crisis assessment, intervention, safety planning, and follow-up services as needed.
• Serves as a member of the school's crisis response team and participates in post-crisis planning and debriefing activities.
• Reports suspected abuse, neglect, or other safety concerns in accordance with Michigan law and district procedures.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Positive Behavior Support Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), behavior contracts, and other individualized supports.
• Collaborates with staff to implement restorative,…