School Social Worker: IEP & Behavior Support

Ypsilanti Community Schools; Ypsilanti Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ypsilanti Community Schools is seeking a School Social Worker to assist students with goal setting, behavior management and access to community services. The role also includes evaluating students for special education eligibility and delivering individual or small-group sessions to meet IEP requirements.

Candidates should hold a Masters degree and a Michigan School Social Worker license. Strong collaboration with families, staff and community partners is essential to support students'

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required.
• State of Michigan License for School Social Worker is required.
• Interest in working with adolescents with special needs.
• Experience with IEP processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and families in obtaining needed community services.
• Provide group and individual sessions on conflict resolution, goal setting, and behavior.
• Participate in student evaluations for special education eligibility.
• Assist in crisis prevention and crisis intervention activities.
• Serve on student study and student support teams.
• Develop behavior plans with staff and families including positive intervention strategies.
• Lead staff development to address diverse student needs.
• Promote regular attendance and the value of education.

Skills

Group facilitation

IEP knowledge

Crisis intervention

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Masters degree

Michigan School Social Worker license

Interest in adolescents with special needs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ypsilanti Community Schools is seeking a School Social Worker to assist students with goal setting, behavior management and access to community services. The role also includes evaluating students for special education eligibility and delivering individual or small-group sessions to meet IEP requirements.

Candidates should hold a Masters degree and a Michigan School Social Worker license. Strong collaboration with families, staff and community partners is essential to support students'