School Social Worker at Laurus Academy (32 hours per week) (2025-26 School Year)

National Heritage Academies; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a School Social Worker, where you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives. This role involves providing essential counseling and support services to both special and general education students, ensuring their emotional and academic success. You will work collaboratively with educators and families, monitor progress on IEP goals, and develop behavior intervention plans. With a commitment to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment, this position offers a chance to grow professionally while contributing to the well-being of students. Embrace this rewarding opportunity to help shape the future of young minds!

Benefits

Best-in-class curriculum

Personalized development opportunities

Safe learning environment

Collegial work atmosphere

Alternative Certification Assistance

Qualifications

• Must have a master's degree in social work and a valid social work license.
• Knowledge of special education processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling sessions and support for special education students.
• Conduct assessments and develop behavior intervention plans.
• Collaborate with staff to promote student learning.

Skills

Counseling

Behavior Intervention Plans

Psychosocial Assessments

Crisis Intervention

Special Education Knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Job description

School Social Worker at Laurus Academy (32 hours per week) (2025-26 School Year)

Southfield, MI, United States

Job Description

School Information:

Located in Southfield, MI, Laurus Academy opened in 2009 and serves students K-8. At Laurus Academy, you can combine passion with purpose. To learn more about Laurus Academy click here.

Why Choose Laurus Academy:

1. Starting pay above market scales.
2. Access to a best-in-class curriculum with advanced instructional tools and resources.
3. Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.
4. Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.
5. Personalized development and coaching opportunities.
6. Utilizes the Dean support model.
7. Alternative Certification Assistance.
8. Strong Parental Involvement.

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. Must have a master’s degree in social work; exceptions may apply in New York and Ohio.
2. Must 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 60147
• Job Category Other Instructional or Certified
• Posting Date 03/31/2025, 06:35 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 24590 Lahser Rd, Southfield, MI, 48033, US