School Social Worker at Walton Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies; Pontiac (MI); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Walton Charter Academy in Pontiac, MI seeks a full-time School Social Worker to provide counseling and support for students, in both general and special education settings. The role includes IEP participation, behavioral planning, and coordinating with teachers and families to promote student success.

Candidates must hold an MSW with LMSW approval in Michigan; MOECS certification is preferred. The position emphasizes a safe, supportive learning environment and strong collaboration with school

Qualificações

• MSW degree and LMSW license required for Michigan.
• MOECS certification if applicable.
• Experience with school-based IEPs and behavior support.

Responsabilidades

• Provide group and individual counseling to students as mandated by IEPs.
• Monitor and progress IEP goals and participate in IEP meetings.
• Develop and monitor behavior intervention plans with staff.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments to aid service determination.
• Maintain state-required records and crisis intervention services.

Conhecimentos

Counseling

IEP collaboration

Behavior assessment

Crisis intervention

Family engagement

Formação académica

MSW degree

LMSW license (MOECS)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

This position is full time, 40 hours per week.

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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