School Social Worker — Elementary & Preschool (Contract)

Sunbelt Staffing; Ionia (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing in Michigan is seeking a School Social Worker to support approximately 40 students at two elementary schools and a preschool classroom in Ionia, MI. This contract role offers a steady weekly schedule with 37.5 hours onsite for the full school year (10/26/2026 - 5/14/2027).

You will collaborate with educators, families, and support staff to provide targeted social work services, develop interventions, and participate in IEP teams, while documenting progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold Michigan Department of Education approval as School Social Worker.
• Experience with school-based interventions for preschool and elementary grades.
• Strong communication with students, families, and school staff.
• Ability to assess student needs and connect them with resources.
• Commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted social work services addressing behavioral, emotional, and social needs.
• Develop and implement tailored interventions for individual students.
• Collaborate with educators, school psychologists, families, and support staff.
• Participate in student support meetings, IEP teams, and school-wide initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services provided and progress observed.
• Promote a positive school climate through preventative and responsive programs.

Skills

School liaison

Communication

Assessment & referrals

Student & family support

Education

Michigan Department of Education approval as a School Social Worker

Job description

Sunbelt Staffing in Michigan is seeking a School Social Worker to support approximately 40 students at two elementary schools and a preschool classroom in Ionia, MI. This contract role offers a steady weekly schedule with 37.5 hours onsite for the full school year (10/26/2026 - 5/14/2027).

You will collaborate with educators, families, and support staff to provide targeted social work services, develop interventions, and participate in IEP teams, while documenting progress and outcomes.