School Social Worker 1.0 FTE - Johnson Elementary School

Oakland Schools; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Huron Valley Schools is seeking a School Social Worker for Johnson Elementary School. You will be responsible for implementing IDEA and 504 processes, conducting assessments, and coordinating with families and staff to support students.

The position requires a Master's in Social Work, Michigan licensure (MILARA), and relevant certification or temporary approval. Collaboration with teachers, parents, and community resources is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required for school social worker licensure in Michigan.
• MILARA license required.
• MDE Certification or SSW-310 Recommendation may be required for temporary approval.

Responsibilities

• Implement IDEA and Michigan S.E. Rules, MET/IEP, 504 timelines and eligibility.
• Conduct assessments/evaluations to develop FBA/BIPs for students age pre-school to 26.
• Lead parent groups and facilitate professional development.
• Provide individualized and group interventions based on clinical judgment.
• Support MTSS processes and participate on the 504/evaluation teams.

Skills

Collaboration

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

MILARA License

MDE Certification or SSW-310 option

Job description

School Social Worker 1.0 FTE - Johnson Elementary School JobID: 18685

• Position Type: Certified Student Support Services/ Social Worker

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Huron Valley Schools is seeking an effective and positive Social Worker. Must be in alignment with best practices and hightly organized with providing services. This individual will need to be collaborative in working with a broad range of service providers, students and staff.

Position Type: Student Support Services Social Worker

Location: Johnson Elementary School

Reports To: Principal

Status: 2026/27 School Year

Date posted: 10/13/26

Date closed: Until Filled

Start Date: As soon as possible

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree with eligibility for full approval as school social worker in Michigan (pending one year of satisfactory work performance) with experience serving students with a variety of disabilities, or enrolled in an approved SSW program (district will apply for waiver application under Rule 340.1799f).
• License in MILARA (Michigan Licensing And Regulatory Affairs)
• MDE Certification, or a SSW-310 Recommendation for Temporary School Social Work approval from a University.
• Evidence of working collaboratively and has established and maintained trusting, effective relationships with staff, students and parents.
• Highly organized with strong oral and written communication skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The ability to independently and accurately implement the requirements of IDEA and Michigan's Special Education Rules, including the MET/IEP process, timelines, and eligibility criteria, as well as the requirements of Section 504
• Conduct assessments/evaluations to develop FBA/BIPs Pre-School to Age 26
• Lead parent groups and facilitate professional development
• Skill in assessment and the ability to use this skill to participate in differential diagnosis of disabilities, as well as solid clinical skills which include the ability to provide personalized interventions, based on sound clinical judgment, in individual or group situations
• Skill in a variety of flexible behavior management strategies appropriate for use with students with a variety of disabilities
• The ability to work with families and facilitate cooperation with community agencies/resources in order to meet the needs of students in the educational setting
• A willingness to be an advocate for the unique needs of students with disabilities, while working cooperatively with special education team members and general education staff
• Provide services to general education, 504 and students with IEPs
• Participate on the evaluation team for 504s, initial and 3-year reevaluations
• Implementation of FBAs and BIPs
• Participate in the MTSS process
• Serve as a member of the building Crisis Team
• Support Homebound students as requested
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree or higher.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS

Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

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 the essential functions.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Executive Assistant to Chief Human Resource Officer

Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and Title IX Coordinator

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.