School Social Worker

Fitzgerald Public Schools; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fitzgerald Public Schools is seeking an enthusiastic School Social Worker for the 2025-2026 school year at Westview Elementary. This full-time position involves providing support for students, collaborating with teachers and parents, and implementing effective behavior management strategies. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in Social Work, relevant certification, and possess thorough knowledge of special education laws. This opportunity offers a chance to make a positive impact on students' lives in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Valid certification by Michigan Department of Education.
• Experience leading problem solving teams.
• Knowledge of Special Education Law.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in making academic and behavioral progress.
• Use data-based decision making to address behavioral concerns.
• Consult with staff to develop appropriate support plans.

Skills

Building relationships

Behavioral assessment

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Valid certification as a School Social Worker

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• Valid certification as a School Social Worker by Michigan Department of Education
• Master’s degree in Social Work including foundations of behavioral health and successful completion of a school internship/practicum.
• Experience in leading problem solving teams through data based decision-making.
• Experience with training and monitoring the implementation of a variety of evidence-based interventions.
• Experience in administering and interpreting a variety of assessments and using this information to formulate an effective plan of support for students to be successful in the school environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain acceptable relationships with school staff, other professionals, students and parents.Ability to clearly, concisely, and appropriately communicate in writing and verbally.
• Ability to meet deadlines and ensure supports and services are provided to students regularly and appropriately.
• Ability to develop appropriate goals, supports, services for students and monitor their effectiveness.
• Skilled in delineating behavioral disorders from social maladjustment and conduct disorder.
• Extensive knowledge of Special Education Law.
• Extensive knowledge and experience identifying students with disabilities.
• START and PBIS training preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
  
  

NOTICE OF OPENING: School Social Worker

LOCATION: Westview Elementary School

WORK YEAR: 2025-2026 School Year

SALARY: Per FEA Contract

Qualifications

• Valid certification as a School Social Worker by Michigan Department of Education
• Master’s degree in Social Work including foundations of behavioral health and successful completion of a school internship/practicum.
• Experience in leading problem solving teams through data based decision-making.
• Experience with training and monitoring the implementation of a variety of evidence-based interventions.
• Experience in administering and interpreting a variety of assessments and using this information to formulate an effective plan of support for students to be successful in the school environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain acceptable relationships with school staff, other professionals, students and parents.Ability to clearly, concisely, and appropriately communicate in writing and verbally.
• Ability to meet deadlines and ensure supports and services are provided to students regularly and appropriately.
• Ability to develop appropriate goals, supports, services for students and monitor their effectiveness.
• Skilled in delineating behavioral disorders from social maladjustment and conduct disorder.
• Extensive knowledge of Special Education Law.
• Extensive knowledge and experience identifying students with disabilities.
• START and PBIS training preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
  
  

Duties And Responsiblities

• Participates as a member of the building support teams to assist all students in making progress.
• Uses data-based decision making to lead a problem solving model in dealing with student behavioral concerns in order to improve academic achievement.
• Consults with principals, staff members and parents/guardians to assist students in making academic and behavioral progress.
• Aligns goals and objectives from the building team process to meet the needs of students.
• Reviews, analyzes and revises implementation plans and interventions.
• Monitors integrity of strategies and plans.
• Utilizes a variety of assessment to determine the need for special education services.
• Conducts Individualized Educational Planning Team meetings and assists in ongoing review of strategies for students to determine their effectiveness of need for updates.
• Completes Crisis Intervention and Prevention training and expertly uses these techniques to de-escalate student’s physical and emotionally aggressive behavior.
• Establish and maintain appropriate boundaries for students and families.
• Successfully conduct ongoing formal and informal training in behavior management for staff, students, and families.
• Ability to work with students of varying degrees of need with diverse backgrounds and characteristics.
• Works as a team member with instructional staff and parents/ guardians to refer eligible students to outside agencies and other community resources.
• Design, monitor, support, and evaluate behavior management plans using Positive Behavior Supports and recommends classroom environment modifications.
• Develop resource materials and tools for staff, students, and families to use in dealing with behavior.
• Consult and collaborate with principals, staff members and families by gathering and giving information on a case for evaluation, consultation, and establishing a plan for respective roles in the modification of a student’s behavior.
• Provide consultation and planning for effective classroom organization, social structures, implementation of effective teaching techniques and development of appropriate educational plans and behavior management programs.
• Skilled in objectively analyze a situation in order to make decisions based solely on the best interest of that child.
• Skilled at working directly with students, families, and staff to help solve problems related to behavior management.
• Participate in all staff meetings and all in-services, as necessary.
• Carry out the special education policies and procedures in all assigned buildings.
• Analysis and Interprets all evaluation and assessment reports orally and written in a meaningful and understandable manner to pertinent personnel such as parents, teachers and administrators.
• Compile and maintain records, written reports, and other documentation for assigned students.
• Follow all confidentiality and ethical guidelines.
• Utilizes a variety of assessments to determine the need for special education services and to help determine appropriate supports and interventions.
• Conducts Individualized Educational Planning Team meetings and assists in ongoing review of strategies for students to ensure their integrity and effectiveness.
• Conducts evaluations for Section 504 / medical plans and develops appropriate supports.
• Recommends or participates in the development of alternative academic and behavior strategies to general education staff, special education staff and parents.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services and building principal.
• Able to bill for services performed through the county Medicaid system.
  
  

Qualified applicants should apply on-line via AppliTrack at

http://www.applitrack.com/fitzgerald/onlineapp/

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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