School Social Worker, Special Education

Flint Community Schools; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Flint Community Schools is seeking a School Social Worker to support special education students and their families. The role involves identifying social, emotional, and behavioral needs, developing intervention plans, and providing counseling to students to promote academic and personal success.

You will collaborate with educators, administrators, and community partners, participate in IEP meetings, and assist families through home visits and resource connections to strengthen school-family

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and evaluate the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students in special education to determine interventions and support services.
• Design and implement behavior management plans and provide case management for students requiring multiple services.
• Collaborate with educators, administrators, and community organizations to support student success academically and socially.
• Provide individual and group counseling to eligible students addressing emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Participate in IEP meetings, student assessments, and parent conferences to ensure proper support and accommodations.
• Assist families in understanding and participating in education, including home visits when needed to strengthen school-family connections.
• Identify and report child abuse and neglect and implement crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintain case records, track student progress, and report to administrators ensuring compliance with policies.
• Provide staff with behavior intervention techniques and support in professional learning communities.
• Mobilize school and community resources to enhance student learning and connect families with external services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Employee Job Description

Job Title: School Social Worker

Up to $12k 2026/27 Sign on Bonus Available!

Job Summary

The School Social Worker plays a vital role in supporting special education students and their families by identifying, assessing, and addressing social, emotional, and behavioral needs. They collaborate with educators, administrators, and community agencies to develop intervention strategies, implement behavior management plans, and provide counseling services. Additionally, they participate in student assessments, IEP meetings, and case management to ensure students receive the necessary support for academic and personal success. Through home visits and outreach efforts, they help families engage in their child’s education and connect them with essential community resources.

Essential Functions (May include, but not limited to)

• 1. Identify, assess, and evaluate the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of special education students to determine necessary interventions and support services.
• 2. Design and implement behavior management plans, consult with general and special education teachers, and provide case management for students requiring multiple services.
• 3. Work closely with educators, administrators, and community organizations to develop strategies that support student success in both academic and social settings.
• 4. Provide individual and group counseling services to eligible special education students to address emotional, behavioral, and social challenges.
• 5. Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, student assessments, and parent conferences to ensure proper support and accommodations.
• 6. Assist parents and families in understanding and participating in their child’s education, conducting home visits, when necessary to strengthen school-family connections.
• 7. Identify and report cases of child abuse and neglect while implementing crisis intervention strategies as needed.
• 8. Maintain case records, track student progress, and provide reports to administrators, ensuring compliance with special education policies and procedures.
• 9. Provide staff with research-based behavior intervention techniques and assist in professional learning communities to support student well-being.
• 10. Mobilize school and community resources to enhance student learning and connect families with external support services.
• 11. Performs other duties as assigned.

The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Other duties within the classification and the physical demands of the job may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education: