School Social Worker for Preschool Programs serving Brighton Area Schools and Hartland Consolidated Schools

Livingston Educational Service Agency; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Educational Service Agency in Brighton, MI, seeks a School Social Worker for Preschool Programs serving Brighton Area Schools and Hartland Consolidated Schools. This 0.6 FTE position for Brighton Area Schools and 0.4 FTE for Hartland Consolidated Schools starts immediately.

The role provides social work services to preschool children and families, collaborates on IEPs, and supports social-emotional development through evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work required.
• Experience and/or eligibility for Michigan School Social Worker approval.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to preschool students and families through individual, group, and community methods.
• Participate in IEP teams to provide assessments for eligibility decisions.
• Collaborate with preschool staff to support social-emotional development.
• Participate in professional learning and stay current with best practices.
• Lead or contribute to problem-solving teams to analyze data and select interventions.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments to support Positive Behavioral Interventions.
• Coordinate resources within and outside the school system for preschoolers and families.
• Complete Medicaid record-keeping.

Skills

Social work

Education

Master’s degree in social work

School social worker approval by Michigan Department of Education

Job description

School Social Worker for Preschool Programs serving Brighton Area Schools and Hartland Consolidated Schools

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Job Details

Job ID: 5896655

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Brighton Area Schools 0.6 FTE

Hartland Consolidated Schools 0.4 FTE

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides a problem-solving service to preschool children and their families through individual, group and community social work methods.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Note: These duties and responsibilities are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person. Other duties may be assigned.

• Implement evidence-based strategies to support the social emotional development of preschool students within the school and community setting.
• Serves as a member of diagnostic teams and Individualized Education Program Committees (IEP) to provide biological, psychological, and sociological assessment information to determine eligibility for special education programs and services.
• Enthusiasm and flexibility to work collaboratively with preschool leaders, teachers, and other school personnel to improve use of existing school programs and procedures related to the educational and social emotional needs of children.
• Participate in professional learning opportunities to stay abreast of current, research based practices.
• Participate regularly, and sometimes lead, problem-solving teams at all levels (district, school, grade, classroom, student) to analyze data and select evidence-based interventions and supports.
• Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments to support the development of Positive Behavior Support Plans and Emergency Intervention plans.
• Coordinates and develops resources within and outside the school system for use by preschool children, their families, and school personnel.
• Fosters professional growth through in-service education of preschool staff, paraprofessionals, and volunteers.
• Complete record keeping for Medicaid.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree from a graduate school of social work program.
• Satisfactory completion of 1 year as a school social worker with direction from a fully approved school social worker.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• School social worker approval by the Michigan Department of Education

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, walk and stand. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being of students.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment.

The Livingston Educational Service Agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $54,645 to $103,515 Per Year

Job Categories:

Student Services > Social Worker

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Doug Haseley , Assistant Superintendent for Special Education
• Livingston ESA
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]