School Social Worker 2026-2027

Hamtramck Public Schools; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamtramck Public Schools is seeking a qualified Student Support Services/Social Worker to provide essential support services to students. This role involves working collaboratively with families and school leaders to ensure optimal educational progress for all students.

Qualifications include a master’s degree in School Social Work and relevant licensing requirements. Responsibilities encompass casework services, crisis intervention, and participation in building MTSS teams.

The position is governed by the HFT contract and requires background checks as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Possession of a master's degree in School Social Work.
• Meets licensing requirements as a Limited or Full License School Social Worker.
• Current approval by Michigan Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive services for eligible students.
• Collaborate with families and school leadership teams.
• Maintain records for monitoring student progress.

Skills

Collaborative support services

Casework services

Data analysis

Crisis prevention

Cultural competency

Education

Master's degree in School Social Work

500-clock hour supervised internship

Tools

Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)

Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs)

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Social Worker
• Date Posted: 5/20/2026
• Location: Hamtramck Public Schools

REPORTS TO: School Administrator(s)/Director of Special Services

Summary

To provide social, emotional, and behavioral support services in a collaborative manner as an essential part of the school team.

Qualifications

Education: Possession of a master's degree School Social Work and completion of a 500-clock hour, supervised internship with school-aged persons in an approved School Social Work training program.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Able to meet the Office of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) licensing requirements as a Limited License or Full License School Social Worker in the State of Michigan and holds current approval by the Michigan Department of Education as a Temporary, Continuing, or fully approved School Social Worker.

Duties and Responsibilities

• In accordance with the established policies and procedures of the district, provides supportive services for eligible students enrolled in general, vocational or special education programs.
• Provides casework services to address personal, social, or emotional concerns related to students' educational and social progress.
• Works with families of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Utilizes a variety of assessments to determine the need for special education services and to support student's social-emotional well-being.
• Collaborates with school-based leadership team on MTSS activities.
• Provides MTSS Tier 3 services (i.e., Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), etc.) integrating multiple data/information sources, including formal/informal observation of behaviors that interfere with learning.
• Collects necessary, relevant data through the demonstrated ability to administer/interpret/ analyze standardized assessments.
• Maintains accurate and timely records for the purpose of monitoring student progress.
• Reviews, analyzes, and revises implementation plans and interventions.
• Provides crisis prevention, planning, and intervention services, including assessments of the impact of trauma on development, learning, and school performance.
• Attends IEP/child study meetings and contributes to the IEP process, writing goals and objectives and recommending service time and frequency.
• Active involvement and participation in building MTSS team.
• Engages parent(s)/guardian(s) in examining how the school and home can effectively work together to improve the overall educational success of the student.
• Provides support to students and families relative to students' educational progress, community advocacy and referrals.
• Facilitates Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
• Maintains the confidentiality of student records and student information.
• Participates in professional development and Professional Learning Communities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by such a person.

Additional Information

Background checks are required as part of the hiring process.

Salary is per HFT contract depending on experience.