School Social Worker at Canton Preparatory High School 2025-26 School Year

Nhaschools; Michigan; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven educational institution as a School Social Worker, where your passion for student success meets purpose. In this role, you will provide essential counseling and support to both special and general education students, ensuring their emotional and educational needs are met. You will collaborate with educators to implement effective strategies and interventions, conduct assessments, and maintain clinical records. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students and their families within a supportive and dedicated team environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required with valid state license.
• Knowledge of special education processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling sessions and support for special education students.
• Conduct assessments and monitor IEP goals for student success.
• Establish relationships with students and parents for effective support.

Skills

Counseling

Behavior Intervention

Psychosocial Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Job description

School Social Worker at Canton Preparatory High School 2025-26 School Year

Canton, MI, United States

Job Description

School Information:

Located in Canton, MI, Canton Preparatory High School opened in 2014 and serves 650+ 7-12 students every year. At Canton Prep, you can connect purpose with passion. To learn more about Canton Preparatory High School click here.

Why Choose Canton Preparatory High School:

1. Ranked #3 Charter High School in Detroit.
2. Strong leadership team driving success.
3. Mission driven – to prepare each student for college success.
4. World class professional development and mapped curriculum with detailed lesson plans.
5. Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide group and individual counseling sessions and classroom support to special education students as mandated per student IEPs, as well as progress monitor IEP goals associated with mandated services and participate in student IEP meetings.
2. Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, as well as monitor the students’ responses to the interventions identified.
3. Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers.
4. Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.
5. Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate the results to all team members in parent-friendly language.
6. Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.
7. Establish relationships with both students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning.
8. Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success.
9. Provide staff consultation on behavioral-emotional-environmental issues affecting student participation in the learning process and collaborate with school staff and other school system personnel in implementing strategies to promote student learning.
10. Provide crisis intervention services.
11. Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.

Qualifications:

1. Hold a master's degree in social work; exceptions apply in North Carolina and Ohio.
2. Hold a valid social work license issued in the state you are applying for.
3. Candidates for positions in Michigan must have state approval as a school social worker.
4. Knowledge of special education processes and procedures is preferred.
5. Candidates with experience working with at-risk students is preferred if applicable to the school.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 60312
• Job Category Other Instructional or Certified
• Posting Date 04/10/2025, 01:39 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 46610 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI, 48187, US