School Social Worker - Pontiac, MI

Sunbelt Staffing; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

Collaborative team environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking a certified School Social Worker for a contract position in a dedicated K-12 district in Michigan. You will advocate for students’ social, emotional, and behavioral growth and collaborate with educators, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support IEP goals.

Assignments begin ASAP and run through June 2026, offering a stable, long-term opportunity to impact student success in a vibrant educational setting. Strong counseling and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Certified School Social Worker with active certification (310).
• Experience supporting K-12 students, preferably in special education environments.
• Solid understanding of behavioral and emotional needs in school settings.
• Ability to provide individual and group counseling services.
• Strong collaboration with teachers, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, documentation and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver school social work services to K-12 students, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Assess students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs to develop interventions.
• Collaborate with special education staff, teachers and families to create individualized support plans.
• Promote positive peer relationships, conflict resolution, and healthy coping strategies.
• Support compliance with IEP goals and documentation requirements.
• Advocate for students navigating academic, family, or community challenges.

Skills

Certification

K-12 experience

Behavioral/emotional needs knowledge

Counseling services

Collaboration with educators/families/

Communication & documentation

Education

School Social Worker Certification (310)

Bachelor's or Master’s in Social Work

Job description

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students by supporting their social and emotional growth in a K-12 setting. This contract role in a Special Education District allows you to advocate for young people, collaborate with educators, and contribute your professional expertise where its needed most. Assignments begin as soon as possible and run through June 2026.

Key Qualifications:

• Active school social work certification (310)
• Professional experience supporting K-12 students, preferably within special education environments
• Solid understanding of behavioral and emotional needs in school settings
• Comfortable providing individual and group counseling services
• Skilled in collaborating with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational abilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver school social work services to K-12 students, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment
• Assess students social, emotional, and behavioral needs to help develop appropriate interventions
• Collaborate with special education staff, teachers, and families to create individualized support plans
• Promote positive peer relationships, conflict resolution, and healthy coping strategies
• Support compliance with IEP goals and documentation requirements
• Serve as a resource and advocate for students navigating academic, family, or community challenges

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work through the academic year on a long-term contract
• Gain valuable experience in a vibrant, diverse K-12 district
• Make an impact in a supportive special education environment

If you are an experienced, certified school social worker eager to contribute to student success, This is a rewarding opportunity to support the well-being and growth of students in a dynamic educational setting.