School Social Worker at Flagship Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

National Heritage Academies seeks a dedicated School Social Worker for Flagship Charter Academy in Detroit. The role involves counseling students, conducting assessments, and collaborating with teachers to ensure student success. The position offers competitive salary and growth opportunities within a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Access to advanced instructional tools and resources

Career growth opportunities

Supportive colleagues

Safe learning environment

Qualifications

• Hold a valid social work license issued in Michigan.
• Candidates for positions must have state approval as a school social worker.
• Knowledge of special education processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling sessions for special education students.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and psychosocial assessments.
• Establish relationships with both students and parents.

Skills

Counseling

Behavior Intervention

Crisis Intervention

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

School Social Worker at Flagship Charter Academy

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School Information:

Located in Detroit, MI, Flagship Charter Academy opened in 2008 and serves students K-8. At Flagship, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Flagship Charter Academy click here .

Job Description

School Information:

Located in Detroit, MI, Flagship Charter Academy opened in 2008 and serves students K-8. At Flagship, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Flagship Charter Academy click here .

Why Choose Flagship Charter Academy:

Starting pay above market scales.

Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.

Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.

Offers behavioral support for teachers and students (ABSS).

Career growth opportunities.

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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