School Social Worker at Center Line Preparatory Academy (28 Hours per week)

National Heritage Academies; Center Line (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

National Heritage Academies seeks a compassionate School Social Worker for the Center Line Preparatory Academy to provide counseling and support for special education students. The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree in social work and possess knowledge of special education processes. This role includes developing behavior intervention plans and working closely with students and parents to foster a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Personalized development and coaching opportunities

Supported by an experienced leadership team

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling sessions to special education students.
• Develop and monitor behavior intervention plans.
• Complete psychosocial assessments and functional behavior assessments.

Skills

Behavioral support

Crisis intervention

Consultation

Education

Master's degree in social work

Valid social work license

State approval as a school social worker in Michigan

Job description

Located in Center Line, MI, Center Line Preparatory Academy opened in 2020 and serves 875+ Young 5-12 students every year. At Center Line, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Center Line Preparatory Academy click here.

Why Choose Center Line Preparatory Academy :

Starting pay above market scales.

Supported by an experienced leadership team.

Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.

Personalized development and coaching opportunities

Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).

Utilizes the Dean support model.

Duties and Responsibilities :

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.

Provide group and individual counseling sessions to general education students, as well as monitor the students' responses to the interventions identified.

Develop and monitor student responses to behavior intervention plans, including providing support and consultation to general and special education teachers.

Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in the determination of special education services.

Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate the results to all team members in parent-friendly language

Complete risk assessments on students referred for school social work services.

Establish relationships with both students and parents and participate in all aspects of school planning.

Assist in identifying needed community resources for students and make appropriate referrals to resources to facilitate educational and behavioral interventions recommended for student success

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.

Provide crisis intervention services.

Maintain state-required clinical records and submit appropriate documents for statistical reports with adherence to program standards in school social work.

Qualifications :

Hold a master's degree in social work; exceptions apply in North Carolina and Ohio

Hold a valid social work license issued in the state you are applying for.

Candidates for positions in Michigan must have state approval as a school social worker.

Knowledge of special education processes and procedures is preferred.

Candidates with experience working with at-risk students is preferred if applicable to the school.

National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.

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