School Social Worker at Warrendale Charter Academy

National Heritage Academies; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting pay

Experienced leadership support

Professional development opportunities

Safe learning environment

Job summary

National Heritage Academies is looking for a dedicated School Counselor for Warrendale Charter Academy in Detroit, MI. This role involves providing counseling support to both general and special education students, monitoring IEP goals, and collaborating with educators and parents.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Social Work and experience in behavior intervention plans. You will work in a supportive environment, committed to both educational excellence and the well-being of students.

Qualifications

• Experienced in school counseling, particularly for special education students.
• Ability to conduct functional behavior assessments and risk assessments.
• Skilled in establishing relationships with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling sessions and support for special education students.
• Develop and monitor behavior intervention plans.
• Assist in IEP meetings and progress monitoring.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments for special education services.
• Offer crisis intervention services.

Skills

Group counseling

Individual counseling

Behavior intervention plans

Psychosocial assessments

Crisis intervention

Communication with parents

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

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.

Why Choose Warrendale Charter Academy

To learn more about Warrendale Charter Academy click here.

• 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.
• Honors/Proficiency Classes
• Strong Moral Focus Components for Staff and Students
• Strong Sense of Team and Community

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.