Good Start - School Social Worker

Washtenaw Intermediate School District; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washtenaw Intermediate School District is seeking a School Social Worker to join their team. The role involves evaluating and implementing educational services for young children, working closely with educators, families, and community resources to enhance student success. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in social work and have at least three years of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience working with children from birth to age six.
• Knowledge of available mental health resources for students and families.
• Ability to implement behavior intervention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan and implement services for students in special education.
• Collaborate with staff to improve evidence-based programs.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.

Skills

Equity

Social Justice

Trauma-Informed Care

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Video Conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Teams)

Job description

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Washtenaw Intermediate School District provided pay range

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Base pay range

$47,180.00/yr - $101,817.00/yr

The WISD's Mission is to educate, serve, and advocate with students, families, schools and the community. We disrupt racial inequities, build just educational systems, and expand access for all learners. We value human potential while striving to support current and future generations of Washtenaw County to enrich as many lives as we possibly can.

The WISD’s Vision is to be a leader in empowering, facilitating, and delivering high-quality, boundary-spanning, educational system that educates all children through an equitable, inclusive, and holistic approach.

Summary

The School Social Worker evaluates, plans and implements services for students who attend the WISD special education programs within the education/community setting as well as assist in reading and collecting data which will lead to program development for individual students. This position works with and instructs classroom staff, related services staff, administrators and parents in the implementation of programming.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities.
• Demonstrates an awareness of and commitment to Trauma-Informed Care practices to support student success and growth within the educational setting.
• Demonstrates the ability to examine how his/her/their position (directly or indirectly) impacts educational inequities in student achievement outcomes.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the educational and related needs of infants and toddlers.
• Supports WISD vision and mission to enhance achievement for all students.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service.
• Supports the adults in a program in identifying barriers for children in accessing and participating in daily activities and routines.
• Supports the adults in problem-solving various challenges they may be experiencing with children who have/may have a disability, developmental delay, and/or challenging behaviors.
• Supports programs with building collaboration with local school districts, the home and the community in building and maintaining positive relationships.
• Coordinates and develops resources for use by children, their families and program personnel.
• Collaborates with program staff to improve use of and/or implement evidence-based programs and procedures related to the social, emotional, and learning needs of children.
• Communicates and supports community members, childcare programs, and families seeking various services, connecting them with agencies and organizations who can support them in meeting their needs.
• Provides referrals and follow up services for families in crisis.
• Facilitates in-services and other staff development activities which enable staff to develop attitudes and skills associated with current evidence-based practices in early childhood education.
• Partners with local agencies to develop opportunities supporting preschool age children with disabilities and their families.
• Participates in program activities, staff meetings, student/staff meetings, program meetings, in-service activities and other meetings as determined necessary.
• Participates in district level staff meetings, in-service activities, staff development/special programs, school improvement teams and planning committees as appropriate to the assignment.
• Works cooperatively and communicates with District and constituent district staff, students and parents/guardians.
• Maintains accurate records and appropriate reports.
• Adheres to District health and safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Supports a team-based approach to problem solving.
• Maintains regular predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises social worker students that may be placed as a social worker intern in the Good Start Program
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• Completed a minimum of an earned Master’s Degree in social work.
• Completed a minimum of a 500-clock hours of supervised social work practicum.
• Possesses a minimum of three (3) years experience working with children from birth through the age of six.
• Possesses previous experience utilizing computer instruction and technology.
• Possesses previous experience and training working with students who have a wide range of cognitive, physical, and emotional abilities.
• Possesses full and current knowledge of available resources that might be used to resolve or minimize mental health problems of students, staff, and parents.
• Possesses experience and ability to understand and be able to implement behavior intervention strategies.
• Possesses previous experience working in various environments, including student’s home – (preferred).
• Possesses full and current knowledge of resources as they might be used to resolve or minimize mental health problems of students, staff, and parents.
• Possesses a working knowledge and understanding of the social workers role in a team environment.
• Possesses experience and ability to assist in interventions for students.
• Possesses such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
  
  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Possesses full approval from the Michigan Department of Education to work as a school social worker or meets all requirements for temporary approval.
• Possesses a valid Michigan driver’s license
  
  

Language Skills

• Demonstrates ability to orient parents, school staff and administrators to the unique needs of children 0-5.
• Demonstrates ability to design and implement educational programs appropriate for children 0-5.
• Demonstrates ability to explain and demonstrate appropriate teaching techniques.
• Demonstrates ability to read, analyze and interpret information including periodicals and professional journals.
• Demonstrates ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Possesses a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and Apple software and devices.
• Demonstrates ability to use video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Teams).
• Possesses a working knowledge of New World – (preferred).
  
  

Mathematical Skills

• Demonstrates ability to apply the concepts of basic math, algebra, and geometry consistent with the duties of this position.
  
  

Reasoning Ability

• Demonstrates ability to select and administer appropriate assessment tools and interpret results of assessment.
• Exhibits a high proficiency in areas of reasoning, problem solving, organizational dynamics and emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrates ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Demonstrates ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Demonstrates ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
  
  

Interpersonal Skills

• Possesses the skills and desire to work in a collaborative team with others.
• Demonstrates ability to build rapport with others and to serve diverse publics.
• Demonstrates ability to take initiative.
• Exhibits ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal.
• Demonstrates ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of educators, parents, students, and the general public.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other departments, agencies, and individuals.
• Demonstrates ability to work creatively and skillfully with students.
• Demonstrates ability to demonstrate initiative and understanding in working with students, staff, and parents/guardians.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as books and teaching material or when assisting in student interventions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings is required. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people. The ability to travel to other buildings is required.

Environmental Adaptability

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students. The employee is exposed to infections at a greater risk than the average person. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.

Functions Of Position Description

This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills, and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. The WISD retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment.

This position description is not a contract for employment.

The WISD is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Terms

This position is subject to terms, conditions, and calendar of the Master Agreement between the District and Unit II AFT Local 3760. Starting salary ranging (dependent upon experience) from $47,180 – $101,817.

Washtenaw Intermediate School District is a drug-free workplace.

It is the policy and commitment of the Washtenaw Intermediate School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any legally protected characteristic, in its educational programs, activities, admissions, or employment policies in accordance with Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, executive order 11246 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all other pertinent state and Federal regulations.

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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