School Social Worker

Lake Ville Community Schools is seeking a highly motivated candidate to serve as a School Social Worker.

The Lake Ville Board of Education will offer the successful candidate an annual salary range of $43,497 – $84,878 commensurate with their education, skill level, and prior experience. The successful candidate will also receive a complete and competitive fringe benefit package, including MESSA.

The School Social Worker provides social, emotional, and behavioral support services in a collaborative manner as an essential part of the school team and as part of a Multi-Tiered Intervention Supports (MTSS) framework. They work with teachers, parents, and administrators to develop individualized plans that help students succeed in school. The school social worker is integral to creating a safe and supportive school environment, helping students succeed academically and develop the emotional and social skills needed to thrive in life.

Lake Ville is located in the northeast portion of Genesee County and is home to several parks, recreational areas, beautiful lakes, and scenic rivers. Notable features include Genesee County Parks, which boasts a large lake, a campground, and the Southern Links Trailway—a hiking and biking path that winds through the community and surrounding areas.

As a rural community, Lake Ville is characterized by strong community ties and a spirit of collaboration. Numerous local organizations actively support the school community, fostering close partnerships between families, educators, and residents. Community pride is evident in enthusiastic participation in school and local events, and a strong sense of identity and tradition is celebrated by all generations.

Lake Ville offers a safe, secure atmosphere where individuals look out for one another and lifelong connections are forged. These enduring relationships and shared values create a supportive environment in which students and families thrive.

Lake Ville Community Schools serves approximately 1025 students in PreK-12th grade. The district has one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. Lake Ville Community Schools also offers early childhood education serving 3 and 4-year-olds. All staff receive free early childhood education for 3 and 4-year-olds as well as free after-school programming. The district has implemented “The Leader in Me” curriculum based on Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

The district is a 1:1 technology K-12 with all students having Chromebooks. The school culture and climate match the relaxed rural community feel. The district has an active, engaged, and supportive school board that is eager to provide the right resources to ensure every child’s success.

• Master’s degree from a graduate School of Social Work Program approved by the Michigan Board of Education.
• Minimum of a 500 clock hour supervised social work practicum.
• Satisfactory completion of 1 year as a school social worker with direction from a fully approved school social worker.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administration, students, and parents.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check as defined by the State of Michigan;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.