School Social Worker at Quest Charter Academy

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

Job summary

Quest Charter Academy in Taylor, MI seeks a licensed School Social Worker to provide counseling, IEP support, and behavioral interventions for K-8 students. The role collaborates with deans, principals, and instructional coaches to promote student success in a safe learning environment.

The school highlights strong leadership development, resources for at-risk students, and a commitment to equity and excellence within National Heritage Academies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required.
• Valid SSW license issued by LARA and MDE.
• State approval as a school social worker for Michigan required.
• Experience with at-risk students preferred.
• Knowledge of special education processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to special education students per IEPs and monitor goals.
• Provide counseling to general education students and monitor responses to interventions.
• Develop and monitor behavior intervention plans with teachers.
• Complete psychosocial assessments for eligibility.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate results clearly.
• Provide crisis intervention and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Counseling sessions

IEP meetings

Behavior intervention plans

Crisis intervention

Record keeping

Education

Master's degree in social work

SSW license (LARA/MDE)

Job description

School Information

Located in Taylor, MI, Quest Charter Academy opened in 2009 and serves students K-8. At Quest, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose Quest Charter Academy:

• Diverse community with new teacher supports from deans, principal, and instructional coach.
• Collaborative new teacher support from the principal, deans, and instructional coach dedicated to enhancing Quest's excellence through teamwork.
• Safety measures such as all staff equipped with walkies, detailed emergency plan, locked office and classroom doors for visitor safety.
• Employee engagement is strong in purpose, safety, feedback, and values, and prioritizing key aspects at Quest.
• Leadership development offers opportunities for growth within NHA and Quest, fostering personal and professional advancement.
• Consistently outperforming the local district by 16% for the past 8 years and surpassed closest schools by 19%.

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
• Hold a valid SSW license issued by the LARA (including limited license) and MDE.
• 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.