School Social Worker (1.0 FTE) - Richard and Kerby

Grosse-Pointe-Public-School-System; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grosse Pointe Public Schools System is seeking a School Social Worker (1.0 FTE) to support the social, psychological, biological, and academic development of students at Richard and Kerby. The role collaborates with staff to design and implement interventions that promote a safe, healthy learning environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Master in Social Work with full licensure, demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, and can manage multiple projects with professionalism and cultural

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality that thrives on relationship building.
• Highly-developed organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Implements and follows through on simultaneous projects and tasks.
• Displays pleasant, professional demeanor at all times.
• Contributes to the development of a positive, supportive environment.
• Maintains knowledge of changing trends and best practices in social work.

Responsibilities

• Ability to implement and instruct established Grosse Pointe Curriculum.
• Include culturally diverse themes in lessons and instruction.
• Conducts assessments and evaluations with family and student rights.
• Collaborates with team members to address needs of school, student, families, and community.
• Promotes family support of learning within multicultural understanding.
• Provides services building on individual strengths and student learning participation.
• Maintains accurate case records and documentation.
• Keeps current on federal and state laws regarding disabilities, welfare, health, confidentiality, and student/parent rights.
• Organizes time, resources, energy, and workload to meet responsibilities.
• Uses research and technologies to assist students, families, schools, and communities.
• Prioritizes supporting students with disabilities within MTSS and conducts FBAs and BIPs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Time management

Professional demeanor

Team collaboration

Continuing education

Education

Master in Social Work, MDE full licensure

Job description

School Social Worker (1.0 FTE) - Richard and Kerby JobID: 4158

Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Social Worker

Date Posted: 10/15/2026

Location: Richard and Kerby

Closing Date: 10/25/2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The School Social Worker is primarily responsible for supporting the social, psychological, biological, and academic development of the students. The School Social Worker provides biological, psychological, and sociological assessment information for individual students; coordinates with all members of the educational community to develop and implement intervention strategies that address various student needs; and helps promote a healthy, safe, and caring educational environment.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Master in Social Work, MDE full licensure approval
• Friendly, outgoing personality that thrives on relationship building;
• Highly-developed organizational, planning, and time management skills;
• Implements and follows through on simultaneous projects and tasks;
• Displays pleasant, professional demeanor at all times;
• Contributes to the development of a positive, supportive environment; and,
• Maintains knowledge of changing trends and best practices in the field of social work and puts this learning into action in the schools.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to implement and instruct established Grosse Pointe Curriculum
• Includes culturally diverse themes in lessons and instruction, including historical or other information as to cultures having significant impact on the world, nation or community.
• Conducts assessments and evaluations in accordance with family and student rights;
• Addresses the needs of the school, student, families, and community by collaborating with team members from the schools;
• Promotes family support of students' learning experience within the context of multicultural understanding and competencies;
• Provides services to students in ways that build upon individual strengths and offers students maximum opportunities to participate in the planning and direction of their own learning experience;
• Maintains accurate case records and documentation;
• Maintains current knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations and abides by said laws and regulations with emphasis on persons with disabilities, child welfare, mental health, confidentiality, and student and parent rights;
• Organizes time, resources, energy, and workload in order to meet responsibilities;
• Utilizes research and technologies to assist students, families, schools, and communities;
• The SSW will prioritize supporting students with disabilities, while supporting the MTSS process when possible;
• The SSW will conduct, implement, and analyze student Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, sitting, standing, and climbing stairs.
• Prolonged periods sitting and working on the computer to complete necessary paperwork.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

COMPENSATION

Salary is based on the GPEA CBA , which may or may not recognize previous professional teaching experience. GPEA Members are also eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health/dental/vision/life and long-term disability insurance. Membership in the Michigan Public Schools Employee Retirement System www.michigan.gov/ors .

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Applications will be accepted until vacancy is filled
• The successful candidate must meet State standard for a clear criminal history and provide mandated fingerprint clearance.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Grosse Pointe Public Schools System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation's to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application call, 313-432-3018 or email: [e-mail]. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination regarding your request for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Rici Shovein, Director of Student Services

20090 Morningside Drive

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

Phone: [phone]

[e-mail];

If the individual filling the grievance alleges that the Section 504/ADA coordinator has engaged in discrimination, then the individual filing the grievance must provide the documentation to the:

Chief Personnel Officer

20601 Morningside Drive

Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236

Phone: [phone]

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