School Social Worker

Michigan-Association-of-School-Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 43,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MESSA benefits

Job summary

LakeVille Community Schools seeks a School Social Worker to deliver social, emotional, and behavioral support within a MTSS framework. The role collaborates with teachers, parents, and administrators to develop individualized plans that help students succeed in school.

The position offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including MESSA, and a salary range commensurate with education, skill level, and experience. LakeVille values community partnerships and student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an MI Board of Education approved program.
• Completion of 500 clock hour supervised practicum.
• Minimum 1 year as a school social worker with supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Must pass a criminal background check as defined by the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Organize workload to meet legal mandates and timelines.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional relationships with students, parents, educators, administrators, and agencies.
• Participate in IDEA/MARSE evaluations and ensure IEP compliance.
• Administer and interpret assessment data and make IEP recommendations.
• Write affective/behavior goals and accommodations based on evaluations.
• Attend MTSS meetings and related committees.
• Collaborate with parents, staff, and external agencies on educational and behavioral matters.
• Provide coaching and model positive behavior supports within MTSS framework.
• Track progress on IEPs and IFSPs as applicable.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Crisis management

Criminal background check

Education

MSW from program approved by Michigan Board of Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

500 clock hour supervised practicum

1 year school social work experience

Job description

Deadline: November 30, 2026
District/Organization: LakeVille Community Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $43,497 – $84,878

NOTICE OF A VACANCY
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL

School Social Worker

JOB SUMMARY

LakeVille Community Schools is seeking a highly motivated candidate to serve as a School Social Worker.

The LakeVille Board of Education will offer the successful candidate an annual salary range of $43,497 – $84,878 commensurate with their education, skill level, and prior experience. The successful candidate will also receive a complete and competitive fringe benefit package, including MESSA.

POSITION DETAILS:

The School Social Worker provides social, emotional, and behavioral support services in a collaborative manner as an essential part of the school team and as part of a Multi-Tiered Intervention Supports (MTSS) framework. They work with teachers, parents, and administrators to develop individualized plans that help students succeed in school. The school social worker is integral to creating a safe and supportive school environment, helping students succeed academically and develop the emotional and social skills needed to thrive in life.

THE COMMUNITY

LakeVille is located in the northeast portion of Genesee County and is home to several parks, recreational areas, beautiful lakes, and scenic rivers. Notable features include Genesee County Parks, which boasts a large lake, a campground, and the Southern Links Trailway—a hiking and biking path that winds through the community and surrounding areas.

As a rural community, LakeVille is characterized by strong community ties and a spirit of collaboration. Numerous local organizations actively support the school community, fostering close partnerships between families, educators, and residents. Community pride is evident in enthusiastic participation in school and local events, and a strong sense of identity and tradition is celebrated by all generations.

LakeVille offers a safe, secure atmosphere where individuals look out for one another and lifelong connections are forged. These enduring relationships and shared values create a supportive environment in which students and families thrive.

THE DISTRICT:

LakeVille Community Schools serves approximately 1025 students in PreK-12th grade. The district has one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. LakeVille Community Schools also offers early childhood education serving 3 and 4-year-olds. All staff receive free early childhood education for 3 and 4-year-olds as well as free after-school programming. The district has implemented “The Leader in Me” curriculum based on Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The district is a 1:1 technology K-12 with all students having Chromebooks. The school culture and climate match the relaxed rural community feel. The district has an active, engaged, and supportive school board that is eager to provide the right resources to ensure every child’s success.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree from a graduate School of Social Work Program approved by the Michigan Board of Education.
• Minimum of a 500 clock hour supervised social work practicum.
• Satisfactory completion of 1 year as a school social worker with direction from a fully approved school social worker.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administration, students, and parents.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check as defined by the State of Michigan;
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and manage the workload in the assigned schools to meet legal mandates and timelines.
• Engages in and promotes confidentiality, maintains professional, positive relationships and communication with students, parents, educators, administrators, co-workers, and agencies.
• Participates in special education evaluations within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regulations, Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) rules, and district guidelines.
• Administers and interprets assessment data (i.e., rating scales, behavioral data), and makes recommendations to the IEP team regarding IEP compliance.
• Writing of affective/behavior goals, objectives, and accommodations based upon evaluation results with consideration to the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
• Attends school meetings related to MTSS, specialized committees, within the service milieu, special education referral processes, multi-disciplinary evaluation teams, IEPs, and manifestation determination reviews.
• Consults and collaborates with parents, school staff, colleagues, and agencies regarding educational and behavioral matters, utilizing best practices.
• Facilitates functional behavior assessments and positive behavior support plans.
• Makes data-driven recommendations while collaborating effectively with the behavior interventionists, school staff, parents, and outside agencies.
• Model and teach students and staff behavioral interventions that meet the needs of students at various tiers of support, that can be implemented successfully within the school/classroom environment.
• Documents and/or monitors progress on Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)/IEP goals.
• Provide consultation, coaching, and modeling at the building and classroom levels using a Multi-Tiered System of Supports framework.
• Train, support, and maintain a School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports system within schools and individual classrooms.
• Keeps abreast of best practices through workshops, conferences, and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Have knowledgeable use of tools and systems for student and program data collection and review, measurement of program effectiveness, and other measures of quality and efficacy.
• For students who are exhibiting areas of need related to behavior (with or without special education eligibility), to provide school administration, staff, and families with strategies, modeling, and information to reduce the educational impact of behavior and other emotional difficulties in accordance with a Multi-Tiered System of Support framework.
• Help foster the culture, willingness, and development of capacity with classroom teachers and administrators to meet the behavioral needs of students within the general education setting.
• Participate in child study and/or other data-based problem-solving team meetings, consultations, and assessment planning meetings to inform instruction and intervention.
• Ambassador of the LakeVille Community Schools Board of Education’s Policies, Mission, Vision, Goals, and District Priorities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Candidates with a valid teaching certificate may be considered if they demonstrate a willingness to pursue school social work certification and meet certification requirements within a district-approved timeline.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here represent those an employee must meet to successfully perform the job responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand. Occasionally, the employee will sit and run. The employee will often bend or twist at the trunk while performing job duties. The employee will frequently squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward, and repeat the same hand motion many times while performing the duties of this job. The employee occasionally will be required to lift and/or push up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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 basic functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually medium to loud. The employee is continuously required to interact with the public and other staff, and to work irregular or extended hours.

The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.