School Social Worker

Michigan Association of School Boards; Saint Clair (MI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Association of School Boards is seeking a School Social Worker for the East China School District. The role requires an MSW and full Michigan Department of Education approval, with background checks and a strong focus on student welfare.

The essential duties include conducting assessments, developing behavior support plans, and training staff to implement strategies that promote positive outcomes. Candidates should be prepared to collaborate with families and district leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and full approval from the Michigan Department of Education as a School Social Worker.
• Section 504 experience preferred.
• Experience with a variety of disabilities including EI, LD, CI, OHI and ASD with knowledge in evaluating emotional impairment and ASD.
• Certification in or willingness to be trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered by the Board of Education.
• Applicants must pass a criminal background check as defined by the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Participates in professional development and maintains qualifications.
• Conducts Functional Assessments using multiple data sources and behavior observations.
• Develops Behavior Support Plans based on positive behavioral supports and person-centered approaches.
• Tracks effectiveness of plans through data analysis and adjusts as needed.
• Provides training and modeling to staff to implement behavior plans and instructional strategies.
• Promotes student self-advocacy and independence.
• Documents promptly and accurately per policies and regulations.
• Engages with students, families, and administration to support student growth.
• Adheres to district/school rules and participates in district initiatives.

Skills

MSW

Section 504 experience

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Education

Master’s Degree in School Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Deadline: November 20, 2026
District/Organization: East China School District
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $48,882-$94,207

SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in School Social Work (MSW);
• Full approval from the Michigan Department of Education as a School Social Worker;
• Previous Section 504 experience preferred
• Training, expertise and experience with a variety of disabilities including: EI, LD, CI, OHI and ASD, including specific knowledge and experience in the evaluation of emotional impairment and Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Certification in or willingness to be trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable
• Applicants must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check as defined by the State of Michigan

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in professional development, maintains appropriate certification and qualifications and keeps current in changing pedagogy
• Conducts Functional Assessments that incorporate multiple data/information sources, including formal/informal observation of behaviors that interfere with learning
• Develops Behavior Support Plans that are built upon the concepts of positive behavioral supports and utilizes ethical, proactive, person centered approaches in order to modify and/or resolve behavior
• Develops methods of tracking effectiveness of behavior support plans through the analysis of behavioral data and makes changes to the plan as necessary
• Provides the necessary training and modeling to enable classroom staff to effectively implement behavior support plans and instructional strategies in order to reduce or eliminate undesirable behaviors
• Promotes student self-advocacy and independence
• Provides timely and accurate documentation, in compliance with policies, procedures and regulations
• Participates in collegial conversations surrounding student achievement on a regular basis, influencing individual, grade, and/or department instruction based on collective examination of student performance
• Communicates regularly with students, parents, families and administration in advocacy of student growth
• Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans
• Keeps in confidence all personal, student or personnel records and information
• Adheres to district and school rules and procedures
• Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism
• Mandated Reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position
• Other duties as assigned by Administration

2026-2027 SALARY SCHEDULE:

$48,882 – $94,207 (based on Master’s Degree level)