School Social Worker - Student Support & Intervention

Forest-Hills-Public-School; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Hills Public School District is seeking a School Social Worker (1.0 FTE) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The role reports to the Building Principal and follows the district’s salary schedule.

The candidate will resolve personal, social, and emotional issues affecting student adjustment and learning, collaborating with parents, teachers, and administrators to support overall student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work required.
• Full or temporary approval from the Michigan Department of Education as a school social worker required.

Responsibilities

• Identify interference with students' progress and consult with staff on interventions.
• Use social work methods to help students cope with problems and engage with education.
• Develop positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with IEP teams per IDEA/MARSE for eligibility.
• Provide direct therapy and interventions for students with emotional/behavioral concerns.
• Collaborate with principals, teachers and staff to improve programs for student needs.
• Assist in multidisciplinary evaluation teams and child study processes.
• Foster professional learning of staff as requested.
• Collect data and maintain records in compliance with FERPA.

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Forest Hills Public School District is seeking a School Social Worker (1.0 FTE) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The role reports to the Building Principal and follows the district’s salary schedule.

The candidate will resolve personal, social, and emotional issues affecting student adjustment and learning, collaborating with parents, teachers, and administrators to support overall student success.