School Social Worker at Warrendale Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization seeks a School Social Worker at Warrendale Charter Academy, located in Detroit, MI. This role involves providing essential counseling services to students, supporting special education needs, and participating in IEP meetings. It offers a competitive salary, an enriching work environment, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Starting pay above market scales

Access to advanced instructional tools

Support from experienced leadership

Personalized development opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required.
• State-issued social work license essential.
• Knowledge of special education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and support for special education students.
• Monitor and assess IEP goals and interventions.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments for special education services.

Skills

Counseling

Behavioral Intervention

Crisis Intervention

IEP Monitoring

Education

Master's degree in social work

State social work license

Job description

School Social Worker at Warrendale Charter Academy

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School Information:

Located in Detroit, MI, Warrendale Charter Academy opened in 2001 and serving students K-8. At Warrendale, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Warrendale Charter Academy click here .

Job Description

School Information:

Located in Detroit, MI, Warrendale Charter Academy opened in 2001 and serving students K-8. At Warrendale, you can connect passion with purpose. To learn more about Warrendale Charter Academy click here .

Why Choose Warrendale Charter Academy:

Starting pay above market scales.

Supported by an experienced leadership team.

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

Ensures a safe learning environment with internal and external cameras.

Colleagues you enjoy working with to serve students.

Personalized development and coaching opportunities.

Winner of Detroit’s Best & 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:

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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