School Social Worker at South Canton Scholars Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

South Canton Scholars Charter Academy, located in Canton, MI, is part of National Heritage Academies and seeks a licensed School Social Worker to support students from Young 5-8 and collaborate with families and school staff.

You will deliver counseling, implement IEP-related services, perform psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention, and maintain records while contributing to a supportive school environment in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid state licensure for the state they are working in.
• MSW degree with LMSW licensure.
• MOECS credential and School Social Worker certification issued in MOECS.

Responsibilities

• Provide group and individual counseling for special education students per IEPs and monitor progress on mandated services.
• Provide counseling for general education students and monitor their responses to interventions.
• Develop and monitor behavior intervention plans with support and consultation to teachers.
• Complete psychosocial assessments to assist in determining services.
• Conduct functional behavior assessments and communicate results in parent-friendly language.
• Complete risk assessments for students referred for school social work services.
• Establish relationships with students and parents and participate in school planning.
• Identify community resources and refer for educational/behavioral interventions.
• Provide staff consultation on behavioral‑emotional‑environmental issues and work with school staff to promote learning.
• Provide crisis intervention services.
• Maintain state‑required clinical records and submit documents for statistical reports.

Skills

Counseling

IEP knowledge

Behavior support

Education

MSW degree

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

MOECS certification

Job description

Located in Canton, MI, South Canton Scholars Charter Academy opened in 2011 and serves students Young 5-8. At South Canton, you can connect passion with purpose.

Job Description

Located in Canton, MI, South Canton Scholars Charter Academy opened in 2011 and serves students Young 5-8. At South Canton, you can connect passion with purpose.

Why Choose South Canton Scholars Charter Academy

• Strong leadership team driving success.
• World class professional development and instructional materials.
• Proudly certified as an Emerald School.
• Four Eagle Awards from NHA in 2022-2023.
• Veteran Special Education department with strong leadership.

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 behavioural interventions recommended for student success
• Provide staff consultation on behavioural‑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

• Qualified candidates must hold valid licensure for the state they are working in.\
• MSW degree and
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) issued by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and
• School Social Work Full Approval and/or Provisional/Professional School Social Worker Certificate issued in the Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS)

National Heritage Academies is an equal‑opportunity employer.