Empowering School Social Worker (Special Education)

Ypsilanti Community Schools; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 47,950 - 57,550; Full time

Job summary

Ypsilanti Community Schools is seeking a School Special Education Social Worker to assist students with goal setting, behavior management, and accessing community services. The role includes evaluating for Special Education eligibility and providing individual or small-group sessions to meet IEP requirements.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s degree and a Michigan School Social Worker license with an interest in adolescents with special needs.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree in relevant field.
• Licensed School Social Worker in Michigan.
• Interest in working with adolescents with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and families in obtaining community services.
• Provide group/individual sessions on conflict resolution and behavior.
• Participate in student evaluations for special education eligibility.
• Assist in crisis prevention/intervention.
• Serve on student study and support teams.
• Develop behavior plans and positive intervention strategies.
• Lead staff development to address diverse student needs.
• Promote regular attendance and value of education.

Skills

Build rapport

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree

Michigan School Social Worker license

Interest in adolescents with special needs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ypsilanti Community Schools is seeking a School Special Education Social Worker to assist students with goal setting, behavior management, and accessing community services. The role includes evaluating for Special Education eligibility and providing individual or small-group sessions to meet IEP requirements.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s degree and a Michigan School Social Worker license with an interest in adolescents with special needs.