School Social Worker

Sylvania; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

ORS retirement plan

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a School Social Worker for Marquette Elementary. The role reports to the Director of Specialized Instruction and requires a Master’s in Social Work with MDE practicum hours. The position is full‑time with a comprehensive benefits package and Michigan ORS retirement eligibility.

Starting salary ranges from $53,887 to $78,454 depending on credentials and experience, with competitive insurance options and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an approved social work program with minimum 500-clock hour practicum.
• Temporary or continuing temporary approval, or full approval by MDE, Office of Special Education.

Responsibilities

• See attached job description.

Skills

Experience with at-risk students

Community networking

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

MDE licensure approval

Job description

School Social Worker

Location: Marquette Elementary

Reports to: Director of Specialized Instruction

Deadline to Apply:

• Internal Deadline: September 28, 2026
• External Deadline: Until Filled

Classification

MCTEA

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from a graduate school social worker program approved by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). This includes a minimum 500-clock hour supervised social work practicum.
• Temporary approval, continuing temporary approval, or full approval by MDE, Office of Special Education.

Preferred

• Direct experience providing services to at-risk urban students and families.
• Experienced in community networking and collaborative work.

Responsibilities

See attached job description

Salary/Benefits

• Commensurate with credentials and level of experience and in accordance with MPS salary schedule. Full-time with benefit package. Starting range $53,887-$78,454.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage offered.
• Eligible for Michigan ORS retirement plan for public school employees.