School Social Worker

Deadline: November 20, 2026
District/Organization: East China School District
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $48,882-$94,207

• Master’s Degree in School Social Work (MSW);
• Full approval from the Michigan Department of Education as a School Social Worker;
• Previous Section 504 experience preferred
• Training, expertise and experience with a variety of disabilities including: EI, LD, CI, OHI and ASD, including specific knowledge and experience in the evaluation of emotional impairment and Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Certification in or willingness to be trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable
• Applicants must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check as defined by the State of Michigan

• Participates in professional development, maintains appropriate certification and qualifications and keeps current in changing pedagogy
• Conducts Functional Assessments that incorporate multiple data/information sources, including formal/informal observation of behaviors that interfere with learning
• Develops Behavior Support Plans that are built upon the concepts of positive behavioral supports and utilizes ethical, proactive, person centered approaches in order to modify and/or resolve behavior
• Develops methods of tracking effectiveness of behavior support plans through the analysis of behavioral data and makes changes to the plan as necessary
• Provides the necessary training and modeling to enable classroom staff to effectively implement behavior support plans and instructional strategies in order to reduce or eliminate undesirable behaviors
• Promotes student self-advocacy and independence
• Provides timely and accurate documentation, in compliance with policies, procedures and regulations
• Participates in collegial conversations surrounding student achievement on a regular basis, influencing individual, grade, and/or department instruction based on collective examination of student performance
• Communicates regularly with students, parents, families and administration in advocacy of student growth
• Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans
• Keeps in confidence all personal, student or personnel records and information
• Adheres to district and school rules and procedures
• Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism
• Mandated Reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position
• Other duties as assigned by Administration

$48,882 – $94,207 (based on Master’s Degree level)