School Social Worker — ECSE & K-8 Student Support

New Haven Community Schools; New Haven Township (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

New Haven Community Schools seeks a School Social Worker to support the ECSE and K–8 programs at Endeavour K-8 and Little Rockets Preschool. The role reports to the Special Education Director and follows the New Haven Education Association salary schedule.

The position involves collaboration with ECSE staff, caseload assignments across Endeavour and Little Rockets, and alignment with the district's program needs. Start times and locations may shift with student services requirements.

Qualifications

• Approval from the Michigan Department of Education as a School Social Worker.
• Master’s degree in Social Work including foundations of behavioral health.
• Ability to pass an interview with district and individual building staff.
• Able to work effectively with staff, students and the community.
• Knowledge of district and state assessments. Knowledge of FBAP, BIP, Progress Monitoring for Behavior.
• Ability to complete social, developmental, medical histories for students.
• Knowledgeable in behavioral data collection strategies.
• Knowledgeable in theories of human development.
• Knowledgeable in the use of various social/behavioral assessments and interpretations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive school social work evaluations and RTI strategies with written reports.
• Communicate clearly with staff, professionals, students and families.
• Design, monitor, support, and evaluate behavior management plans using Positive Behavior Supports.
• Provide direct therapeutic services (individual, family, group) for specific issues.
• Provide crisis management services and refer eligible students to outside services as needed.
• Deliver in-service training to staff and parents on behavioral topics.
• Other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Behavior assessment knowledge

Collaboration with staff and families

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

MDOE school social worker approval

Tools

TIENET

Job description

New Haven Community Schools seeks a School Social Worker to support the ECSE and K–8 programs at Endeavour K-8 and Little Rockets Preschool. The role reports to the Special Education Director and follows the New Haven Education Association salary schedule.

The position involves collaboration with ECSE staff, caseload assignments across Endeavour and Little Rockets, and alignment with the district's program needs. Start times and locations may shift with student services requirements.