School Social Worker – Special Education & Student Support

Ann Arbor Public Schools; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ypsilanti Community Schools seeks a School Social Worker at Perry Early Learning Center to support students with goal setting, behavior management, and access to community services.

The role includes conducting evaluations for special education eligibility, delivering individual and group sessions for IEP requirements, and collaborating with families, teachers and district staff to develop effective behavior plans and supports.

Qualifications

• Masters degree required and MI licensure for School Social Worker.
• Ability to conduct student evaluations for eligibility and to prepare related reports.
• Experience collaborating with families, educators and community agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and families in obtaining needed community services.
• Provide group and individual counseling sessions for behavior and goal setting.
• Participate in student evaluations for special education eligibility and prepare required reports.
• Assist in crisis prevention and crisis intervention activities.
• Serve on student study and student support teams.
• Develop and implement behavior plans with positive intervention strategies.
• Lead staff development to address diverse student needs.
• Support attendance improvement and engagement initiatives.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Group & individual counseling

IEP / case management

Family communication

Education

Masters degree

Michigan School Social Worker license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ypsilanti Community Schools seeks a School Social Worker at Perry Early Learning Center to support students with goal setting, behavior management, and access to community services.

The role includes conducting evaluations for special education eligibility, delivering individual and group sessions for IEP requirements, and collaborating with families, teachers and district staff to develop effective behavior plans and supports.