School Social Worker at Walton Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market pay

Coaching and development opportunities

Strong staff support

Safe learning environment

Awards and recognition

Job summary

Walton Charter Academy in Pontiac, MI is seeking a licensed School Social Worker for full-time, 40 hours per week. The role focuses on counseling services for students with IEPs and general education students, with collaboration across teachers and families.

The candidate will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop behavior plans, participate in IEP meetings, and maintain confidential records while supporting a safe and productive school environment.

Qualifications

• MSW degree is required and LMSW licensure in Michigan.
• MOECS certification is required or eligible.
• Ability to provide school-based counseling per IEPs and collaborate with staff.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Counseling

Behavior intervention

IEP meetings

Education

MSW degree

LMSW licensure (MI)

MOECS certification

Job description

This position is full time, 40 hours per week.

School Information:

Located in Pontiac, MI, Walton Charter Academy opened in 1999 and serves students Young 5-8. At Walton Charter, you can connect passion with purpose.

To learn more about Walton Charter Academy click here .

Why Choose Walton Charter Academy:

• - Starting pay above market scales.
• - Personalized development and coachingopportunities.
• - High level of support for all staff.
• - Strong, dynamic parent volunteer group.
• - Outperform local districts consistently on state assessments.
• - Ensure a safe learning environment.
• - Winner of theMichigan Building Hope Award for achievement and work with multi-lingual students.
• - AwardedDetroit’sBest & Brightest Companies to Work For.

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:

• - Qualified candidates must hold valid licensure for the state they are working in.
• - Michigan: 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)

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National Heritage Academies is an equal-opportunity employer.