Elementary Social Worker

Sylvania; Clio (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania School District in Michigan seeks an Elementary Social Worker to support students and families during the 2026-2027 school year. The role emphasizes addressing social-emotional needs, collaborating with school staff, and connecting families with community resources.

Requires valid Michigan Social Work license and strong communication skills; experience in education and with diverse student populations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Social Work license.
• Strong Social Work background.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide social and emotional support to students and families.
• Help students establish attendance, academic, or behavior goals.
• Liaison to local agencies for students, parents, and families.
• Collaborates with principals, teachers, and other school personnel to improve use of existing school programs and procedures related to the education, social and emotional needs of children.
• Provides assistance to teachers and principals regarding students with adjustment problems and assists in the development of student behavior management plans.
• Maintains appropriate confidential records on each student referred.
• Bill and log Medicaid.

Skills

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Strong social work background

Education

Michigan Social Work License

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Elementary Social Worker

WORK YEAR: 2026-2027 School Year

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Social Work license
• Strong Social Work background
• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an education setting

Job Responsibilities

• Provide social and emotional support to students and families
• Help students establish attendance, academic, or behavior goals
• Liaison to local agencies for students, parents, and families
• Collaborates with principals, teachers, and other school personnel to improve use of existing school programs and procedures related to the education, social and emotional needs of children
• Provides assistance to teachers and principals regarding students with adjustment problems and assists in the development of student behavior management plans
• Maintains appropriate confidential records on each student referred
• Bill and log Medicaid

Reports To

Elementary Principal

Terms of Employment

Salary and benefits per master contract based on experience and qualifications. Please see the current contract here.

Evaluation

Evaluated annually using the district-adopted evaluation tool, by a building administrator.

Application Process

Interested applicants must apply at www.clioschools.org. Position will remain open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the Clio School District that no person shall on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity and in employment. Any questions concerning Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicap, should be directed to: Mrs. Carrie Sekelsky, Assistant Superintendent of Business, Clio Area Schools, 1 Mustang Drive, Clio, Michigan 48420.