Elementary School Social Worker, Part Time

Clarkston Community Schools; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Clarkston Community Schools seeks an Elementary School Social Worker (0.50 FTE) to support students within the MTSS framework. The role involves collaboration with teachers, families, and community partners to implement behavioral and developmental supports.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in School Social Work and be certified as a School Social Worker in Michigan, with experience serving students with disabilities and participating in IEP/504 processes.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in School Social Work is required.
• Michigan School Social Worker certification required.
• Experience with students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of a wide range of psychiatric disorders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide school social work support to general education students as part of MTSS.
• Support students with IEPs and 504 plans.
• Collaborate with parents, staff and community agencies to coordinate services.
• Participate in FBA/BIP as needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in School Social Work

Job description

Elementary, School Social Worker, .50 FTE

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in School Social Work
• Valid State of Michigan Certification as a School Social Worker

Essential Duties

• Provide school social work support and services to general education students as part of the District Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
• Provide school social work support and services to students who have Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans
• Experience working with students with disabilities
• Strong knowledge of a wide range of psychiatric disorders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team
• Effective collaboration with parents, educational staff and community agencies to coordinate programs and services for students and families
• Strong diagnostic skills and experience participating in the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team process
• Experience facilitating the IEP process and engagement in the Section 504 Process
• Knowledge and use of Positive Behavioral Supports
• Active participant in functional behavioral analysis (FBA) and development of behavior intervention plans (BIP)
• Administration of Threat and Risk Assessments
• Trained in, or willing to be trained in non-violent crisis intervention
• Conduct home visits as appropriate
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Salary

Appropriate placement on the current Teacher's Master Agreement.

Location

6389 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346