Middle School Social Worker — Substitute Role

Hamilton Community School District; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Hamilton Community Schools is seeking a Long-term Substitute Secondary School Social Worker for Hamilton Middle School in Michigan. The role focuses on providing social work services for students with IEPs, conducting assessments, and supporting IEP/504 planning within a MTSS framework.

The position runs from December 14, 2026 to March 22, 2027 as a substitute assignment. Qualified candidates hold an MSW and Michigan School Social Worker approval or MDE certification, with LMSW/LLMSW also

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required and state certification where applicable.
• Experience in a school setting preferred and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to provide individual and group counseling, assess needs, and support IEP/504 processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group interventions for emotional, behavioral, and social needs.
• Assist with development and implementation of behavior intervention plans.
• Deliver crisis intervention during emergencies and MTSS support.
• Collaborate with IEP/504 teams and coordinate with families.

Skills

Counseling skills

Case management

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Education

MSW from accredited program

Michigan LMSW/LLMSW certification

Michigan School Social Worker approval

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Documentation software

MS Office

Job description

Hamilton Community Schools is seeking a Long-term Substitute Secondary School Social Worker for Hamilton Middle School in Michigan. The role focuses on providing social work services for students with IEPs, conducting assessments, and supporting IEP/504 planning within a MTSS framework.

The position runs from December 14, 2026 to March 22, 2027 as a substitute assignment. Qualified candidates hold an MSW and Michigan School Social Worker approval or MDE certification, with LMSW/LLMSW also