School Social Worker: IEP Advocate & Student Support

West Michigan Academy of Arts & Academics; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, &{&

3% 401(k) company contribution

4% 401(k) company match

Life, ADD, STD, LTD fully paid by the-

Voluntary plans available

Job summary

West Michigan Academy of Arts & Academics in Spring Lake, MI is hiring a full-time School Social Worker to provide evaluation, case management, and social work services under IDEA and Michigan rules.

The role requires MI LARA licensure with school social work approval or waiver credentials, and involvement with IEP teams to support student outcomes and well-being. On-site presence is expected at the Spring Lake campus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work and licensure as a school social worker in Michigan.
• Licensed to practice social work in Michigan (LARA) with full approval or waiver credentials as required for school social workers.

Responsibilities

• Provide liaison, coordination, and case management with schools, families, and community agencies to improve student outcomes.
• Prepare and interpret assessments for eligibility and needs for programs and services.
• Produce comprehensive written reports addressing referral reasons with measurable goals and outcomes.
• Collaborate with parents, EIP team, and school staff to understand disability impact on learning.
• Deliver individual and group counseling to students and families in need of support.
• Provide direct school social work services to a caseload of students.
• Offer instruction, modeling, and coaching to students, parents, and staff on behavior intervention strategies.
• Provide social, emotional, and behavioral status advisement to students, families, and school staff.
• Participate in Manifestation Determination Review meetings and assess disability manifestations.
• Develop functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans.
• Maintain proper records of evaluations, services, progress, and communications.

Education

Master’s degree in social work

LARA license in social work with full approval as a school social worker (MDE)

LARA Social Work License with waiver credentials (MDE)

Job description

West Michigan Academy of Arts & Academics in Spring Lake, MI is hiring a full-time School Social Worker to provide evaluation, case management, and social work services under IDEA and Michigan rules.

The role requires MI LARA licensure with school social work approval or waiver credentials, and involvement with IEP teams to support student outcomes and well-being. On-site presence is expected at the Spring Lake campus.