School Social Worker at Oakside Prep Academy

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

Job summary

National Heritage Academies seeks a dedicated School Social Worker to join Oakside Prep Academy, focusing on supporting both general and special education students. The role involves providing individual and group counseling, overseeing IEP goals, and collaborating with school staff to enhance student learning and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Supportive coaching model with mentorship

Access to advanced instructional tools

Secure and safe working environment

Qualifications

• Hold a master's degree in social work.
• Valid social work license in the applicable state.
• Knowledge of special education processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling to special education students.
• Monitor student responses to interventions and develop behavior plans.
• Conduct assessments for special education services.

Skills

Counseling

Behavior Intervention

Psychosocial Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

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School Information:

Located in Waterford Township, MI, Oakside Prep Academy opened in 2013 and serves students K-12. At Oakside, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Oakside Preparatory Academy click here .

Job Description

School Information:

Located in Waterford Township, MI, Oakside Prep Academy opened in 2013 and serves students K-12. At Oakside, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Oakside Preparatory Academy click here .

Why Choose Oakside Preparatory Academy:

Competitive pay and benefitsat affordable rates.

Unique K-12 environment, increasing collaboration among staff.

Supportive coaching modelwith new staff paired with a teacher mentor.

Consistently outperforms local districts on state assessments.

Ensure a secure and safe working environment.

Benefit from seasoned and supportive leadership.

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

AwardedDetroit’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.

Recognized as Partner of the Year for the Pontiac Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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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