School Social Worker

Lansing School District; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lansing School District is seeking a dedicated School Social Worker to support a diverse student population. This role includes providing mental health support, counseling, and consultation with family and staff to enhance educational success. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in social work, be licensed, and have experience working in dynamic educational settings. We value commitment to diversity and educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Michigan Social Worker license (even if still considered 'Limited').
• 5+ years of experience working with children and families.
• Experience with diverse populations in urban settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain caseload of at-risk learners providing support and interventions.
• Conduct group sessions for common problems affecting student success.
• Share community resources with students and families.

Skills

Commitment to mission

Education

Master’s degree with concentration in social work

School Social Worker certification (SSW 310)

Job description

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In the pursuit of our mission, we are hiring a School Social Worker to service a bundle of schools across our district. School Social Workers assist with mental health, foster positive behavioral support, and consult with teachers, parents, and administrators. They also provide individual and group counseling/therapy. School social workers are instrumental in furthering the mission of the schools which is to provide a safe and welcoming setting for teaching and learning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree with concentration in social work
• Michigan Social Worker license (even if still considered "Limited")
• Commitment to Lansing School District’s mission and vision
• School Social Worker certification (SSW 310 form) or enrolled in a Michigan Program

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working with children, their families, and their school support systems
• Experience constructing Positive Behavior Support Systems
• Experience working with a diverse population of students in an urban school setting

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of at-risk learners to provide support and behavioral interventions leading to academic success
• Conduct group sessions with students in both a special ed and general ed setting who have common problems which impede their ability to be successful, (i.e. anger management, coping skills, etc.)
• Share knowledge of community resources with individual students and families to increase their success at school and beyond
• Develop, monitor progress towards, and communicate student goals and growth plans
• Other tasks as needed in order to best serve Lansing students

$50,298 - $95,000 a year

At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.

Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.

External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.

Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!

This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District,additional job responsibilities may be assigned(depending on funding sources).